Month: April 2026

MRO Americas has made its way back to Orlando, Florida, and the great and the good in this vital sector of the airline business will gather there from April 21-23, 2026. the time is propitious for Airliner World to examine some recent market developments in a special supplement compiled and produced by Bernie Baldwin. The structure of an aircraft is obviously its most visible element. Taking care of an airframe and keeping it airworthy is vital. Two MRO organisations which perform that task – one attached to an OEM, Embraer Services & Support, the other a global provider of such services, FL Technics – know the market, the investments required and the processes and procedures needed to achieve that goal. They discuss each of those subjects and the delivery of their services. Customer service programmes offer a mix of flexibility alongside cost control, as valuable in an industry as fluid in aviation. Airbus, ATR, Mhirj and Pratt & Whitney explain the value of providing a single point of contact for the customer and the ways in which they believe the packages they offer have an edge over those of the competition.

Cathay Specific Airliner World May 2026 is led by a landmark anniversary feature on Cathay Pacific, as the Hong Kong carrier marks 80 years of operations. From inside its headquarters, this in-depth report explores how the airline is rebuilding and repositioning itself for the future, balancing its long-haul legacy with the realities of a rapidly evolving global market. From there, the issue broadens into a compelling mix of industry analysis, airline insight and first-hand reporting. a visit to ATR’s Toulouse headquarters examines the manufacturer’s bold ambitions in the United States, offering a detailed look at strategy, market challenges and the ongoing effort to reshape perceptions of turboprop travel. Aircraft development and heritage are also central themes. as Boeing approaches the first flight of the 777-9, we reflect on the history and significance of the 777X programme, placing its long-awaited debut into context. Alongside this, a retrospective on Britain’s Boeing 727 operations explores why one of the world’s most successful trijets struggled to gain traction in the UK market.