What Happened
Industry Leaders Warn Of Trade Barriers And Capacity Constraints
At MRO Europe 2026, industry leaders warned that European MRO providers must strengthen regional supply chains and technical capabilities to mitigate the impact of trade barriers, capacity constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty. Executives from Lufthansa Technik, HAECO, and AFI KLM E&M discussed the challenges of balancing Europe’s ambitions for greater industrial independence with the realities of an internationally connected industry. The discussion highlighted the need for efficient logistics networks, expanded regional capabilities, and a unified representative organisation for the MRO sector. This was reported by Aviation Business News.