Since the outbreak of COVID-19 three years ago, many sectors of the aviation industry have had to recalibrate both their day-to-day operations and long-term strategies. This is especially the case for airlines that are revisiting their long-term business models, including maintenance arrangements. Cash-conscious carriers implemented short-term strategies such as deferring, renegotiating or even canceling scheduled maintenance. These costs have been reevaluated for the long term, particularly as airlines reactivate more of their fleets. While the expectation has been for carriers to outsource additional maintenance tasks, some have chosen to bring more services in-house, given the lingering supply chain problems resulting in longer turnaround times.
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