Aftermarket Growth May Slow, But Demand Endures

Southwest Airlines aircraft taking off

Airlines are keeping more older aircraft in service longer to fill gaps created by delivery shortfalls from Airbus and Boeing.

Credit: Joepriesaviation.net
New aircraft production and delivery rates are ramping up steadily to the figures that manufacturers promised and on which airlines and lessors are counting. Supply chain logjams are easing, helping needed material flow more predictably to both production lines and repair stations. These and similar...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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