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The episode frames the upcoming AeroEngines Europe in Lisbon around the central questions facing the engine aftermarket. It treats the industry as if it were a long-running narrative at a turning point, where geopolitics, investment, cost pressures, and fleet maturity are all reshaping the next chapter. The discussion places particular emphasis on how recent disruptions have changed planning, how Europe’s supply chain exposure affects capacity, and how engine economics increasingly influence operator decisions. It also considers whether current investments are enough to ease bottlenecks, especially as newer engine families mature and older platforms continue to generate work. Across the conversation, the aftermarket is presented as entering a more complex phase, with repair development, turnaround times, and technology adoption all becoming more consequential.
Key Topics:
- Geopolitics and MRO strategy
- Geopolitical headwinds in Europe
- Sanctions, tariffs, and routing disruption
- Europe’s supply chain vulnerability
- Engine economics and operator decisions
- Capacity investment across the industry
- Bottlenecks and turnaround times
- The transition to a new aftermarket phase
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