Aviation Week's MRO Podcast Is A Shift Happening In MRO Insourcing?
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Mar 3, 2025 Airlines are turning to insourcing for maintenance following COVID-19, with Ryanair leading the charge by managing engine maintenance internally. Financial investments are fueling these strategic shifts, creating job opportunities along the way. The discussion highlights evolving approaches to MRO across the industry, especially in the Middle East and Latin America, as carriers adapt to market challenges. Air India's enhancements post-privatization showcase how airlines are building in-house capabilities to drive growth and self-sufficiency in maintenance services.
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Ryanair's Engine Insourcing
- Ryanair plans to insource engine maintenance over the next 5-10 years.
- This is unusual for a low-cost carrier and involves a $600 million investment in two facilities.
O'Leary's Frustration & Independence
- Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, expressed frustration with supply chain issues.
- He aims for more independence from major engine manufacturers like Pratt & Whitney and GE.
Insourcing for Control
- Airlines are increasingly frustrated with supply chain disruptions.
- Insourcing MRO offers greater flexibility and control, as seen with Qatar Airways' engine MRO plans.