Runway GirlBecca Alkema

Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap can’t be solved with headcount alone

The op-ed argues that aviation MRO workforce shortages are fundamentally a productivity and ramp-up problem: new technicians must become effective faster without compromising quality. It calls for investment in tools and processes that shorten time-to-competency as the industry faces staffing constraints.

2026-07-06T07:58:58.973219-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Rolls-Royce bullish on Trent 1000 XE sales as durability upgrades pay off

By FlightGlobal: Manufacturer sees momentum building for Boeing 787 powerplant as engine enhancements bolster time-on-wing. Rolls-Royce is increasingly confident of landing a significant new order for the Trent 1000 as durability enhancements return the Boeing 787 powerplant to parity with the rival GE Aerospace GEnx engine.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00
FlightGlobalGraham Dunn

Riyadh Air adds Mumbai flights

By FlightGlobal: Saudi start-up to begin Indian service in August. Riyadh Air will start flights to Mumbai from 4 August, after the Saudi start-up unveiled the ninth destination in its initial network.

2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00