Connected Cabin Upgrades Strain MRO Capacity

aircraft cabin undergoing maintenance

Long lead times for cabin parts add complication for airlines and MROs during cabin upgrades.

Credit: Patrick Delapierre/AFI KLM E&M
The aftermarket is struggling to match the momentum of fully connected aircraft cabins. Passengers expect constant upgrades, but maintenance systems that support aircraft modernization are under serious strain, industry observers say. This pressure is forcing the industry to rethink how it handles...
Keith Mwanalushi

Keith Mwanalushi primarily writes about the global commercial aviation aftermarket and has more than 10 years of experience covering it. He is based in the UK.

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