What Happened
Growing Demand For Landing Gear Overhauls Drives Expansion
Boeing is ramping up its 787-9 gear exchange program in anticipation of increasing demand for landing gear overhauls. The company has completed its 100th 787-8 landing gear exchange and is broadening its focus to include the 787-9 fleet, which is seeing a growing number of airframes in the 10-12-year age group. Boeing has teamed up with about 10 MRO providers in its 787-9 LGE network, according to Aviation Week.