To what extent has maintenance availability become the key factor driving fleet planning, rather than passenger demand, aircraft cost or route growth?
How are rising maintenance costs
changing negotiations between airlines and lessors, particularly around lease
extensions, return conditions and who pays for unexpected work?
With shop visit slots now
becoming a strategic priority rather than a routine maintenance decision, how
are airlines and lessors deciding which aircraft and engines should take
priority
How far ahead
can the industry realistically plan today, and what needs to change to give
airlines, lessors and MROs better visibility?