Magnetic MRO has extended its Pratt & Whitney maintenance approval to cover a wider range of PW1000G engines, including variants used on Airbus A320neo aircraft. The announcement, dated 4 June 2026, strengthens the Tallinn-based MRO provider’s position in the tightly constrained geared turbofan support market.
The expansion comes as operators face continued disruption from PW1100G reliability actions, including accelerated inspections and shop visits linked to powder-metal contamination issues. Those checks have added pressure to an already strained global engine MRO network, where capacity, parts availability and skilled labor remain tight.
Magnetic MRO has been building its engine and base maintenance footprint in Estonia, alongside new infrastructure investments and a transition to 100% renewable energy at its local sites. The wider PW1000G approval gives the company additional scope to perform inspection, repair and module work for next-generation narrowbody fleets at a time when airlines are seeking more maintenance capacity and shorter turnaround times.