OEMs and lessors foresee more challenges to the industry's global supply chain over the next few years.

A handful of leaders stands out for their adept use of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and spinoffs in shaping the industry.

The moves by the airframer and the engine manufacturer illustrate their all-out effort to make their supply chain more resilient and reliable.

The ASCIC was formed earlier in 2024 as a direct response to a records-falsification scandal that made headlines late in 2023.

The company opened an airframe and engine parts inventory facility in Miami in April and expects to double staff in the operation by the end of 2024.

AFI KLM E&M is expecting growth in African maintenance demand as it clinches new support contracts in the region.

ELFC President and CEO Richard Hough cautions potential side effects of unapproved parts safeguarding efforts.

Ethiopian Airlines says the situation with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s has become one of its biggest challenges, while Gulf Air says it is holding back its growth.