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The worst period in aviation history has now passed and in some ways, the industry got through the global COVD-19 pandemic better than expected.

After two-plus years of historically rough headwinds, the aviation industry is recovering much faster than expected.

The global supply chain crisis and aviation’s long-running labour shortage have put immense pressure on the aftermarket. Will planned production increases from Airbus and Boeing make it even worse?

As floor panels are a component of an aircraft’s primary structure, they have more of a role than simply providing a flat surface to walk on. They are important for the overall safety of an aircraft during its normal operations, bearing high loads and resisting impact.

As important components of an aircraft’s primary structure, it’s essential to know about the lifespan of floor panels and their cost-effectiveness. A longer lifespan facilitates the aircraft operators to use the structure over a longer period which reduces the total cost of ownership. How long should floor panels last and what impacts their longevity?

An airline has an aircraft coming in for a heavy maintenance ‘D’ check, and in accordance with its maintenance schedule, it has reserved hangar space and lined up its maintenance staff. But during the check, the airline discovers that one of the floor panels needs to be replaced. And its MRO service provider informs it that it will take at least 3 months to procure that specific panel.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape for aircraft parts, forcing both buyers and sellers to rethink their traditional approach to the market.

A global market survey conducted by Satair found that even though the majority of aircraft part buyers use digital marketplace solutions, many find them unreliable and difficult to navigate.

In a global market survey carried out by Satair, roughly one in five sellers of aircraft parts indicated that a lack of resources is keeping them from taking advantage of digital marketplace solutions.

After 2021’s record-breaking year for global mergers and acquisitions, many analysts expect 2022 to provide more of the same, also in aviation.