Freighter Trends: Eric Van Son discusses demand for CFM56 maintenance and component MRO

In the September issue of Freighter Trends, Eric Van Son, Repairs Manager at EirTrade Aviation, offered his insights in two articles.

In the first, explains the continued demand for maintenance on CFM56 engines. “Supply chain and technical issues with the B737Max and A320NEO aircraft types have extended the lifecycle of B737NGs and the A320CEO family. As a result, additional/unplanned maintenance is required on the engines that propel these aircraft types. At EirTrade, we also consider the fact that engine MRO facilities are redirecting efforts to newer engine types, which puts pressure on the overhaul of the CFM56 engine family.”

Read the full article here.

In the second article, he addresses the growth of the component MRO sector, as well as the future role of AI and predictive maintenance in the industry. “These will start playing a more prominent role, although neither will extend the lifecycle on all components. EirTrade does foresee that these tools will ensure better maintenance planning/scheduling and reduce the time that aircraft/engines are out of service for maintenance.”

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Articles courtesy of Freighter Trends