Airliners Are Being Scrapped Early as Parts Shortages Upend Fleet Economics
A growing number of commercial aircraft are being dismantled years before the end of their planned service lives as airlines and maintenance firms scramble for scarce engines, landing gear and other critical components. The shortage is reshaping fleet management worldwide, pushing up repair costs, tightening aircraft availability and forcing carriers to make difficult trade-offs between flying older jets and cannibalizing them for parts.
