ERP Software for the Aviation Industry: What Every Decision-Maker Needs to Know in 2026
The aviation industry runs on precision, and the systems that support it need to match. Whether you’re managing a Part 145 repair station, running flight operations for a regional carrier, operating a parts trading business, or overseeing a CAMO organization, the enterprise software you choose shapes every operational outcome, from regulatory compliance to turnaround time […]
Aerospace Innovations: News, views and analysis of the commercial and defense sectors
The latest edition of Aerospace Innovations magazine is OUT NOW! (Q2 May 2026 digital edition) Download your FREE copy HERE Alternatively, you can view the FREE Flipbook (e-Reader) version at: Aerospace Innovations A preview of the upcoming Avionics & Testing Innovations conference in London on 2nd-3rd June, and we have an excellent range of in-depth article […]
Fuel Efficiency in Aviation: Delivering Results When Margins Are Tight and Bandwidth Is Tighter
By A Thought Leadership Collaboration between Aero NextGen and Signol Jet fuel averaged $90 per barrel for the full year of 2025. By March 2026, it had surged past $197 per barrel, a near-doubling driven by Middle East supply disruptions that caught much of the industry off guard. As of late April 2026, prices have […]
Top 10 Ways to Use AI in Aviation MRO (That Actually Work in 2026)
I’ve spent years inside MRO operations, walking shop floors, mapping workflows, and documenting the pain points that slow down maintenance organizations of every size. What I can tell you with confidence is this: AI is no longer a future-state conversation in aviation MRO. It is delivering measurable results today, and the operators who are leaning […]
Why Your MRO Operation Needs Modern Inventory Software in 2026
The aviation maintenance sector hemorrhages millions annually through preventable inventory mismanagement. Modern MRO inventory software is the difference between profitability and operational chaos in today’s maintenance environment. According to Aero NextGen founder Monica Badra, “MROs still operating with spreadsheets or legacy systems from the 1990s are competing against operators leveraging real-time, AI-enhanced inventory platforms. The performance gap […]
Data Migration in Aviation MRO: Why It Makes or Breaks Your Software Implementation
A Thought Leadership Collaboration between Aero NextGen and Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS) Selecting the right aviation maintenance software is a major decision. But for small and mid-sized operators, the selection itself is often not what determines success or failure, the data migration is. McKinsey research found that only 16% of digital transformations successfully sustain change over the long […]
MRO Inventory Software: Why 2026 Is the Year to Get This Right
The aviation supply chain is under more pressure than at any point in recent history. A joint study by IATA and Oliver Wyman estimated that supply chain bottlenecks will cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025, driven by excess fuel costs from operating older aircraft ($4.2 billion), additional maintenance costs ($3.1 billion), […]
Top 10 ERP Systems for Aviation Parts Trading Companies in 2026
At Aero NextGen, we work with aviation parts traders, distributors, brokers, and MROs every day to match them with the right technology for their operations. Our platform hosts a growing network of vetted ERP and digital solution providers purpose-built for the aerospace aftermarket, and we see firsthand which systems are delivering real results for parts trading […]
Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Programs: What Every Operator Needs to Know in 2026
The aviation maintenance industry is in the middle of a generational technology shift. Cloud-native platforms, mobile-first interfaces, and predictive analytics are no longer emerging capabilities, they are production-ready tools that operators of every size can access today. For organizations still evaluating their options, 2026 is the year that aircraft maintenance tracking programs move from “nice to have” […]
Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Programs: How the Right System Transforms Your Operation in 2026
The aviation maintenance landscape is evolving faster than at any point in the past four decades. A new generation of aircraft maintenance tracking programs is delivering on the industry’s long-standing digital transformation goals, giving operators real-time visibility, seamless compliance, and operational intelligence that legacy systems were never designed to provide. The opportunity is significant. As […]