Latin American Operators Take More MRO Into Their Own Hands

Azul aircraft on runway with cityscape in backdrop

Brazilian carrier Azul launched its dedicated maintenance arm, Azul TecOps, in 2023.

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Persistent supply chain challenges are driving Latin American operators to become even more resourceful in handling their maintenance operations—and in some cases, more opportunistic. Noting MRO capacity worldwide is very restricted, Brazilian operator Azul Airlines President Abhi Shah explained at...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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