Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is a business with a relatively low profile in commercial aviation but without it, the entire system of air travel cannot function. Aircraft are highly advanced and engineered machines that require intense MRO support, overseen by a global regulatory framework which insists on world-class standards wherever this activity takes place.  Aircraft owners, primarily airlines and leasing companies, abide by highly detailed maintenance schedules to ensure these assets operate reliably and safely while underpinning their financial value as they age. A typical commercial aircraft, such as a Boeing 737 or Airbus A330, has a lifespan which…

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