MRO Americas News Briefs #MROAM

AeroTurbine dismantles about 30 aircraft annually

This week's news should be music to many an operator's ear.

Another former Lufthansa Cityline CRJ700 is shown below awaiting part-out.

As airlines await deliveries of new-generation replacements for older widebody fleets, the need to balance economics and passenger comfort has never been greater. Some carriers are now trying to make the best out of the waiting time by optimizing their current fleets.

Mexican aviation is expanding steadily. AeroMexico passenger counts are up 20% from a year ago, and two low-cost carriers (LCC) are expanding rapidly. The country already has a substantial middle-class travel market that will only get bigger.

Expect more consolidation in the civil aviation aftermarket this year, as companies try to gain scale and diversify

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