MRO   Supply Chain  
AeroTime

FL Technics: forecasting, inventory placement and rapid response can cut AOG downtime

FL Technics' Viktor Bulanov explains what drives AOG events and says operators and MROs can materially reduce aircraft-on-ground time and costs through predictive parts forecasting, strategic spare inventory placement, closer supplier collaboration and rapid-response field teams. He outlines tactics to shorten turnaround and lower repair spend.

2026-02-24T02:06:18.063962-08:00
Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Exclusive: Air India technical incidents such as fuel leaks hit 14-month high

By Reuters: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows, underscoring growing strain on the carrier's revamp ambitions.

Also: Aviation A2Z and Economic Times
2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00
Middle East   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Reuters • Federico Maccioni

Etihad Airways’ profits soar 49% to $698M as fleet and network expansion lift demand

By Reuters: Etihad Airways reported a near 50% jump in net profit to $698 million last year, the carrier said on Tuesday, as increased capacity supported strong demand across markets and lifted its load factor.

Also: Airline Economics and economymiddleeast.com
2026-02-24T00:26:27.365898-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A320  
Reuters

MTU Aero Engines' outlook aligns with market view as GTF recall holds up demand

By Reuters: MTU Aero Engines forecast 2026 revenue and profit broadly in line with analyst expectations on Tuesday, betting on sustained high demand for its engine maintenance services as issues with Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines are expected to keep shop visits more frequent.

Also: MTU Aero Engines
2026-02-23T23:31:10.401102-08:00