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With the world remaining gripped in the throes of the current pandemic, it can be difficult to anticipate the future recovery of the engines’ market. How is the continuation of the crisis affecting the  Americas’ engine communities and what can we expect to see from stakeholders in the short, medium...

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The recent crisis has created an undeniable need for flexibility in MRO contracts for OEMs, Third-Party MROs and Operators. Lengthy MRO commitments are being met with hesitation to prevent ties to future obligations that may not be able to be met, and the need to conserve cash remains king, so...

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The reduction in capacity has seen a scramble to retain and source new business for all areas  of the engine community. Will OEMs use aggressive tactics to maintain their share in the engine market? Have we seen operator maintenance moving from independent and traditional engine shops to OEMs for maintenance...

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A lack of USM in previous years kept the market in the hands of the sellers, but with the increase in retired engine availability and a potential surplus of parts on the market, how has  this changed buying strategies for key players? Are airlines and lessors selling assets to ensure...

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The financial impact of the crisis continues to be felt at every level of the aftermarket industry. Join financial experts as they offer an update to the current standings of the market. Learn  about recent and future changes in mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcies and consolidations. What spread are we seeing...

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Robotics continue to remain an important talking point in new repair technologies, but how might this impact current MRO repair? Is robotics the standalone future of repair for the aftermarket sector, or are we more likely to see an augmentation of human capabilities?...

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Previous leasing models of lengthy contracts with high retainers are becoming increasingly unpopular due to the long-term commitment, so what changes are we seeing in the engine leasing community to meet shifting needs? Due to high engine costs, short-term leasing could offer a more attractive commitment to airlines. Through this...

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Successfully digitising the Engine MRO IT networks is becoming a prerequisite to staying ahead in the game. Without the right capabilities, Engine shops will be unable to revolutionise their product offerings and meet the ongoing needs of their customers. Learn from shops who are on the road to digitisation, and...

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A lack of available talent has been an ongoing problem for aviation, and now with the increase  in layoffs, we are seeing grandfathered knowledge leaving the industry at a rapid rate. Ensuring new talent is being channelled into the industry will be key to eventual recovery. How can we make...

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Reactive repairs are draining on both time and money, and several MROs and OEMs believe Blockchain could be the way to tackle this in future repairs. As MROs seek to find capabilities to stop themselves being on the backfoot when it comes to engine repairs, what possibilities could Blockchain offer...

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Are independent MROs at risk of being bought up by the larger MROs and OEMs as they fight for market share? What can independents do to ensure their survival in the current market, and how can operators support them? Specialisation is increasingly seeming necessary for the independents, but could this...

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There has been a shift in the private sector to begin to favour sustainability initiatives where financiers are open to discounting the lending rate by a small margin providing the company they are lending to are demonstrably making steps in the right direction, but without government support for federal programmes,...

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It is clear we will not see a V shaped recovery within aftermarket operations, and many engine shops have had to greatly reduce workforces because of the reduction of shop visits from operators. As time on green-time engines begins to burn off, and overhauls start to become a necessary reality,...

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Through an increase in digitisation, parts rental is increasingly becoming a reality within the engine market. The expansion of OEM parts platforms to include the rental of parts could be the perfect opportunity to remove the costly expenditure of purchasing parts for airlines and lessors. What could a movement to...

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With the impending reality of a vaccine being made available globally, what will that mean for  the aviation industry? Will this create another upsurge in passenger to freighter conversions to capitalise on delivery needs? And what are the timelines for the logistics of making this a  reality? As the world...

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