This year's MRO Americas conference in Orlando produced a wave of contract signings and partnership extensions as the maintenance, repair, and overhaul sector continues its growth trajectory. Among the most notable announcements, Delta TechOps extended its maintenance cooperation with Atlas Air to cover the Boeing 747 freighter fleet through 2030, including line maintenance support starting this year and base maintenance scheduled for 2028 through 2030 at the carrier's Hong Kong facility. A separate supplier secured simultaneous certification from the FAA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority to perform light maintenance on the IAE V2500 engine, a significant regulatory achievement reflecting the complexity of cross-border MRO certification in a global fleet environment. Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat adopted Aviatar's Electronic Technical Logbook across its Airbus A321 and A330 fleet, including a newly developed Digital Cabin Logbook application. The rollout reflects the broader industry shift toward digital documentation replacing paper-based maintenance records, a priority for operators managing regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The global MRO market is projected to reach approximately $97 billion in 2026, up from $91 billion in 2025. Aging commercial fleets, persistent manufacturer delivery backlogs, and a tightening pool of qualified maintenance technicians are reshaping how operators structure their maintenance budgets and vendor relationships. Airlines, repair stations, and MRO providers seeking to build stronger workforce communication assets can find support through aviation maintenance video production at relyoncontent.com. Source: Aviation Week Network -- https://aviationweek.com/mro/gallery-aftermarket-news-mro-americas-2026