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10 MRO Trends to Watch in 2022 as Aviation Continues to Climb Back

The aviation MRO industry is bouncing back from a nosedive induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are many challenges ahead on the flight path to recovery.
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Global Cargo Conversion Boom Will Continue to Soar Through 2022 and Beyond

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The global cargo conversion boom that took off during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue through 2022 and beyon...
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Fasten Your Seatbelts! MRO Supply Chain Woes May Only Get Worse

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Aviation headlines since the pandemic began have been dominated by unruly travelers and plummeting passenger demand, but behind the scenes, ...
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Desert Airplane Boneyards: Where Planes Go to Die … or Hibernate

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Some of the world’s most unique airports, located in remote desert locations, are off limits to the public as they are the “airplane boneyar...
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Boeing 707: Modern Commercial Aviation Successfully Takes Flight

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Modern commercial aviation was in a post-World War II holding pattern after structural problems with the first commercial jet, the de Havill...
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Global Aviation Engine MRO Expected to Grow at 6% Pace Through 2026

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A report released earlier this month estimates that the global aviation engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market will grow at a...
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Aviation Regulatory Updates for 2022

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Some aviation regulations will continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic into 2022, and other new FAA regulations concern the increas...
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Speaking the Language: Common Aviation MRO Terms

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The aviation MRO industry can feel like it has its own language with terms and acronyms that might seem foreign to outsiders.
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Commercial Aviation Mechanic Pipeline: Project 12,000 Mechanics Shortfall by 2041

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The commercial aviation mechanic pipeline is facing a shortage of some 12,000 mechanics in the next 20 years according to a new report from ...
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Clear Skies Ahead? Boeing Sees Services Recovery by 2025

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Boeing is forecasting a $3.2 trillion market opportunity for its aviation services with commercial, business, and general aviation services ...
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