Listen in as Aviation Week’s James Pozzi, Daniel Williams and Lee Ann Shay discuss some of the key takeaways from AeroEngines Europe in Lisbon.
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Recorded in Lisbon at AeroEngines Europe, this episode examines the pressures affecting engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul across Europe. The discussion begins with supply chain fragility, using a missing bolt as an example of how one unavailable component can interrupt an entire workflow. Repair development is presented as another major concern, particularly for newer engines, where limited approved repair options can result in parts being scrapped. The podcast considers whether newer engines deliver lower overall costs once maintenance, parts availability, and early operational difficulties are included. Geopolitical developments, including the war in Ukraine, tariffs, export controls, and instability in the Middle East, are described as factors affecting parts movement and planning. Rising shop visit costs, leasing expenses, salaries, and energy prices add further pressure. The episode also considers forging capacity, rare earth minerals, military spending, and competition among commercial aviation, defense, and space programs for materials and skilled workers.
Key Topics:
- Supply Chain Fragility
- The Missing Bolt
- Repair Development Delays
- New Engine Economics
- Geopolitical Disruption
- Rising MRO Costs
- Forging Capacity Limits
- Defense and Space Demand
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