“The increasing use of composites in landing gear will accelerate a trend toward more on-condition maintenance and away from heavy overhauls,” says Tjaard Sijpkes, head of technologies for Fokker Landing Gear.

Upgrades of avionics and engines should keep MRO for turboprop aircraft booming for the foreseeable future.

Avionics upgrade plan prepares 737 NG fleet for ADS-B and adds capabilities for flight data management.