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Aviation Industry Debates Impact Of Circular Economy On Maintenance
A debate is emerging in the aviation aftermarket over the impact of Scope 3 emissions reporting and circular economy pressures on maintenance and teardown economics. Executives describe a slow shift away from a linear ‘use-and-dispose’ approach toward multicycle use of assets, with used serviceable material and higher repair activity becoming more prominent. According to Aviation Week, this shift is driven by life-cycle accountability and sustainability considerations, with companies like AerFin and Vallair Group already adapting their strategies to these new pressures.