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As more of the population becomes vaccinated against COVID-19 and domestic airline traffic picks up, there are increasing signs of hope for an air transport sector recovery—although most likely it will take at least another year or two to complete. Following are answers to some important questions about the path forward from Aviation Week editors who cover maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), commercial aviation and business aviation.
Airlines and MROs accelerate digital initiatives
Expect robust M&A in the aftermarket
Demand for used material is increasing
What is the status of the global fleet, and what is happening with all of the parked aircraft?