Engines are at the heart of freighter operations — and at the center of some of the industry’s toughest challenges. Shortages, rising maintenance costs and heightened demand are straining the supply chain, forcing carriers and lessors to adapt. The webinar will highlight the existing and new challenges that have affected the transition of existing engine feedstock from passenger carriers to freighter operators, and what lies ahead as the shortage of power plants further decreases capacity.
In addition to production issues and conversion program delays, available engine supply dipped this year as reciprocal tariffs disrupted the supply chain. The costs of materials and components needed for overhaul and repair on existing power plants also have risen as a result.
Among the setbacks that will strain the engine market further are:
- Boeing’s Oct. 29 announcement that it will not start delivering the first wave of 777-9 passenger aircraft until 2027, which extends the arrival of the 777-8F to 2029.
- Airbus pushing the arrival of its A350F to 2027.
In addition, the engine webinar will address:
- Increasing demand for limited engine capacity;
- Reducing turnaround time for engine repairs; and
- Adjusting strategy to extend the life of existing engines.
