MRO Americas 2026 was held April 21-23 in Orlando, FL. The Competition took place during the annual event. Here are the results from this year's competition:

KGB Aviation Solutions announces a commercial agreement with Fokker Services Group to supply its next-generation SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A, fully certified 25-hour flight-data and cockpit voice recorders engineered specifically for modern retrofit and forward-fit applications. Designed for seamless integration and long-term supportability, the SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A provide operators with a highly reliable, cost-efficient replacement for aging recorder systems increasingly affected by obsolescence, rising maintenance costs, and limited parts availability.

Inventory Locator Service, LLC (ILS), a dynamic aerospace marketplace and intelligence platform, announces a new integration partnership with Block Aero Technologies (“Block Aero”), an aviation asset management software provider — an agreement that will connect their respective platforms and deliver a more seamless digital experience for customers.

B&H Worldwide, a provider in aerospace logistics, announces the successful implementation of advanced, AI-driven tire-scanning technology at its New Zealand operations. The initiative, integrated directly into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, boasting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announces the launch of Airvoyant℠, an AI-powered aviation procurement solution that connects buyers directly to suppliers, searches available inventory, requests and consolidates quotes, and guides users to a streamlined, one-click purchasing decision. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform directly integrates with Aeroxchange’s extensive ecosystem of more than 5,000 suppliers.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announces it will be represented by a student team from its Denver campus at the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition from April 21-23, held during MRO Americas in Orlando, FL. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, the AMC Competition brings together top aviation maintenance teams from across the globe to demonstrate technical skills, precision, and teamwork in real-world aviation maintenance scenarios.

A major milestone in recreational aviation training has been reached with the FAA's acceptance of a new Light-Sport Repairman Maintenance (LSRM) course offered by Easy Flight and designed specifically for powered parachutes — the first of its kind and the first course accepted following the introduction of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule.

FCAH Aerospace announces it has rebranded as First Class Air and formally launched an integrated aviation aftermarket platform, unifying its five specialized operating companies — Cargo Repair, First Class Air Support, Cobalt Aero Services, Innodyne Systems, and Survival Products — to deliver comprehensive, specialized solutions across the global aircraft lifecycle.

Veryon, a provider of aviation software and information services, announces the latest release of Veryon Tracking+, with new enhancements designed to help aviation operators and MROs move faster, work more efficiently, and stay ahead of evolving business and IT needs.

The Aircraft Electronics Association, in partnership with Fastport, announces it has been recognized by the United States Department of Labor as a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor, marking a major milestone in the association’s commitment to workforce development and the long-term success of aviation maintenance organizations across the country.