The aftermarket is where much of aerospace’s profit is made, and where the balance of power is shifting fastest. Engine shop capacity, parts availability, repair intellectual property and lifecycle data increasingly decide who controls value long after an aircraft is delivered.
What this area covers
- Engine MRO
Shop capacity, visit costs and the economics of durability. - Spare parts & USM
New parts, used serviceable material and parts availability. - Repair IP & OEM control
How OEMs, independents and airlines compete for the aftermarket. - Lifecycle data
Why maintenance data is becoming a source of market power.
Questions leaders are asking
- Why are OEMs gaining control of the engine aftermarket?
- Is MRO capacity now a strategic asset rather than a service?
- How should independents compete against OEM service models?
Essential analysis
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