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Top Aircraft Maintenance Trends for 2024

What to expect in the new year.

What trends will rise to the top for aviation maintenance operations in the coming year? [Shutterstock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Increased air traffic in 2024 is projected to accelerate maintenance schedules and heighten the risk of ground-related aircraft incidents.
  • The aircraft maintenance sector faces rising spare part costs and scarcity due to persistent supply chain issues and increased demand.
  • A significant technical labor shortage, worsened by pandemic-era departures, continues to challenge the industry's ability to find and retain skilled talent.
  • Sustainability efforts, including eco-friendly practices and materials, and the growing adoption of predictive maintenance technologies are key trends for the year.
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When the holiday lights fade and faraway relatives return to their lands, it is finally time to pick up the pieces of your life, wipe off the New Year’s Eve glitter, and brace for the inevitable. It is time to go back to work.

Ah, yes, there are reports that need writing, oil that needs changing, and wrenches that require spinning. As idle hands are the devil’s workshop, let’s take a page from our British cousins’ playbook and “best get on with it.”

Richard Scarbrough

Richard is a US Navy Veteran, A&P Mechanic, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni. His experience ranges from general and corporate aviation to helicopters, business jets, and commercial airliners. Former owner of a 145 repair station, he currently has an aerospace product management role and is a member of the T-C-Alliance. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @RScarCo.

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