Aviation MRO -- Page 6

Mammoth Freighters handed over its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF to Texas-based lessor Jetran on August 24.

North America represents $159 billion of an $848 billion global engine MRO market through 2035.

Boeing forecasts a $4.9 trillion aviation services market and 2.4 million new personnel through 2045.

A $1.5 million NASA award funds Georgia Tech's SE-STARS hub for aerospace technician training statewide.

Aventure Aviation acquires Atlanta Aviation International, adding MRO and interior work in Fayette County.

Barnes Aerospace closes purchase of Kansas engine component repair firm Jet AirWerks.

StandardAero adds Bombardier Global airframe and BR710 engine support at its Van Nuys, California MRO base.

Engine work takes 53% of 2026's $139 billion commercial aftermarket, with North America at $159 billion.

AAR opens expanded airframe MRO facility at Miami International Airport, adding 100,000 sq ft and 200 jobs.

Calhoun Community College opens FAA-certified aviation maintenance hangar at Pryor Field in Alabama.

RBC survey projects low-double-digit MRO sales growth in 2026 as parts shortages top provider concerns.

US Air Force awards $920M contract to 24 firms for next-gen aircraft ground support equipment.

StandardAero wins $342M Air Force contract for C-130 T56 engine depot maintenance in San Antonio, TX.

AAR hosted an FAA aircraft maintenance division manager at its Greensboro engineering and airframe MRO facilities.

AAR Corp expands its Miami airframe MRO facility, adding 200 jobs and over 100,000 sq ft of capacity.

Aviation Week forecast puts 2026 commercial aftermarket revenue at $139 billion with engines at 53%.

STS Aviation Group named a prime awardee on the US Air Force KC-46 CASPER component repair program.

Delta TechOps, based at Hartsfield-Jackson in Clayton County, becomes first US carrier FAA-cleared for mainline drone in

IATA data shows engine MRO shop visits for LEAP and GTF engines set to multiply by 2040 as single-aisle fleets grow.

Delta TechOps outlines Atlanta GTF shop growth plans and IndiGo engine maintenance deal.