MRO Dubai 2026 | Aviation Diaries – Challenges in the Repairs Sector for Engine USM

MRO Dubai 2026 – Aviation Diaries continues with a focused discussion on the challenges currently shaping the engine USM repair market. In this episode, Mark Healey (Director, Repairs Management – Aeras Aviation) joins Ian Taylor (Vice President Repair Sales – Barnes Aerospace) to examine the pressures affecting repair capacity, turnaround times, and cost structures across the industry. As demand for used serviceable material continues to grow, repair constraints have become a defining factor in market dynamics. The conversation explores supply limitations, OEM influences, strategic planning, and what companies must do to remain competitive in a constrained environment. Filmed during MRO Middle East 2026 in Dubai, this episode provides insight into the operational realities behind today’s engine USM trade - and the importance of strong repair networks, technical expertise, and long-term partnerships. More Aviation Diaries episodes from MRO Dubai 2026 coming soon. #AerasAviation #MRODubai2026 #AviationDiaries #EngineUSM #EngineRepairs #MRO