Frost & Sullivan: Emerging Business Models in Engine MRO - A Look into the Future of Maintenance!

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on emerging business models in engine MRO on Thursday, 6 May, 2010 at 3:00pm BST

LONDON, April 29, 2010 - The global economic slowdown in 2009 seriously affected the aviation
industry and posed a challenge to fleet operators and other participants
alike. As the industry slowly revives, cautious MRO (maintenance, repair and
overhaul) service providers are jockeying for optimal positioning in the
market through new business and operational models. From MRO service
providers across the globe pursuing strategic tie-ups with OEMs to other 3rd
party MRO providers considering innovative models to gain market share and
reduce Aircraft on Ground (AOG) time, the industry is poised for a refinement
on the MRO front with a significant influence of Parts Manufacturer Approval
(PMA) parts in the future.

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To analyse developments in this market, the Aerospace & Defence Group at
Frost & Sullivan (www.aerospace.frost.com) is pleased to announce that
it will be hosting an online analyst briefing presentation on Thursday, 6
May, 2010 at 3:00 pm BST.

Highlights of the briefing include analyses of emerging trends and new
business models within the MRO space, discussion of the role of OEMs and 3rd
party maintenance providers in shaping the MRO market, and an evaluation of
revenue opportunities for market participants, including PMA parts
manufacturers.

By discussing emerging trends and providing forward projections for the
Global MRO industry with regard to upcoming business models, this briefing
will benefit component manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, MRO providers
(including 3rd party providers), PMA part manufacturers and fleet operators.

"Although market consolidation by OEM's is likely, existing MRO providers
have to constantly innovate to provide qualitative services at competitive
prices with the ultimate aim of decreasing AOG time. This will ultimately
enable them in being future OEM certified allies for maintenance. In addition
to this, with emerging business models aimed at shaping the MRO industry, an
acceptance of new models will result in redefining the maintenance market,"
observes Research Analyst Gautam Ratan Kanal.

To participate in this briefing, please email Monika Kwiecinska at
monika.kwiecinska@frost.com with: your full name, company name, title,
telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country and a registration
link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded
version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact
details.

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    Corporate Communications
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Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate Communications, Frost & Sullivan, +48-(0)-22-390-4127, fax, +48-(0)-22-390-4160, monika.kwiecinska at frost.com