Engine Stands as Economic Signals – What Today’s Market Trends Reveal
Fast recovery, persistent supply-chain friction, and uneven reliability across engine generations. Airlines are flying everything they can; MRO slots and parts availability are tight, and OEM lead times stretch decisions across quarters. In this environment, the quiet workhorse of the shop visit – the engine transportation stand – becomes a leading indicator for where capacity, capital, and risk are moving next. The post-pandemic aftershock – and why it shows up in stands Aviation rebounded faster than most think-tanks expected. Passenger demand surged, fleets returned to service, and utilization climbed. That boom, however, exposed old bottlenecks and created new ones. “We are still facing turbulence that Covid set in motion. Aviation faced its worst downturn, then recovered fast – and now it’s booming. New-generation engines face reliability issues, while parts supply and production for older engines are also constrained. All of this shows up in ...