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Full-Life Engine Prices Nearly Doubled To $13 Million But Are Keeping Old Freighters In The Air
The surging cost of keeping caro jets airworthy in the era of e-commerce.
Full-Life Engine Prices Nearly Doubled To $13 Million But Are Keeping Old Freighters In The Air
Air cargo demand has remained elevated in the wake of the e-commerce boom and pandemic-era traffic. The market landscape has been constrained by bottlenecks in the supply chain for both new widebody freighters and power plants for the existing global fleet, according to the report narrowed to supply-side factors.
Engine makers including Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, and CFM International are cited as facing output challenges that contribute to the overall supply constraints. The piece notes that despite ongoing airframe deliveries by Airbus and Boeing, engine production remains a limiting factor for fleet expansion and modernization.
The report discusses the impact of higher engine prices, with the implication that increased costs affect operators who rely on older freight aircraft. It highlights how pricing dynamics are influencing decisions around maintaining or retiring older freighters versus upgrading with newer propulsion options.
No specific dates, locations, or named aircraft are provided in the material. The summary focuses on supply chain bottlenecks, engine production challenges, and the broader effect on the air cargo market without detailing incidents, injuries, or outcomes.