Aero Norway COO, Dag Johnsen, recently shared his insights in the January issue of AviTrader MRO360°.

Speaking to David Dundas, he Johnsen shares how operators can manage the costs of their ageing aircraft by staying informed on their options.

Johnsen explains: “Most operators would prefer repairs during shop visits rather than replacements with new parts due to cost considerations. When evaluating whether a repair is the appropriate course of action, it depends on the customer’s requirements – mostly cost versus time.

“Utilising USM as opposed to new parts will yield significant cost savings, but can sometimes be difficult to find. Certain in-demand parts will be charged at premiums.”

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