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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.

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

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Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year

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2026-07-03T02:29:17.183711-07:00

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MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging

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2026-07-02T16:44:50.919174-07:00

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Avia Solutions Group names director of MRO arm as new chief executive

2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

Avia Solutions Group names dir

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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

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station South Mountain Aviation has received FAA Part 145 certification, establishing a new FAA-authorized repair and maintenance station for small jet operators in the mid-Atlantic region. The approval expands maintenance availability for owners seeking a closer, locally based service option.

2026-07-03T07:14:00.923389-07:00

South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station

FlightGlobal

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Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year Amsterdam Schiphol’s operator has chosen three ground-handling firms to replace a larger roster, aiming to address underlying structural issues and improve service efficiency. The airport plans to halve the number of providers from next year after concluding the current model has contributed to quality problems.

2026-07-03T02:29:17.183711-07:00

Schiphol selects three ground-handling providers and cuts platform to a new handling model from next year

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MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) says it will continue investing in its workforce while diversifying into non-passenger revenue streams, including MRO and cargo, to cushion “slim margins” across the aviation cycle. The group is also hedging fuel costs as it prepares for future industry disruptions.

2026-07-02T16:44:50.919174-07:00

MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging

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ATI Jet (Jetvia) sues Pratt & Whitney Canada over contracted engine support, alleging lease-engine failures led to long groundin ATI Jet (El Paso), also known as Jetvia, filed suit against Pratt & Whitney Canada, alleging the OEM systematically missed contracted lease-engine support and maintenance timelines. The carrier says these failures contributed to prolonged aircraft groundings and substantial charter revenue losses.

2026-07-01T13:29:59.267493-07:00

ATI Jet (Jetvia) sues Pratt & Whitney Canada over contracted engine support, alleging lease-engine failures led to long groundin

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Duncan Aviation expands turbine overhaul engine shop in Lincoln, Nebraska Duncan Aviation has opened an expanded turbine overhaul engine shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, built to support a growing global customer base. The expansion increases capacity for turbine engine maintenance/overhaul work and reinforces the company’s role in regional jet and business-jet engine sustainment.

2026-07-01T11:45:48.168949-07:00

Duncan Aviation expands turbine overhaul engine shop in Lincoln, Nebraska

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