This podcast explores how global air travel expansion is driving intense demand for line maintenance services while simultaneously highlighting the industry’s significant challenges. Experts from leading maintenance organisations identify a persistent shortage of skilled technicians and an aging workforce as the primary obstacles to maintaining operational efficiency. To combat these labor gaps, the sector is increasingly adopting digital technologies, such as electronic logbooks and artificial intelligence, to streamline inspections and reduce aircraft downtime. Ultimately, the future of aviation safety depends on a dual approach of investing in human talent while integrating advanced data-driven tools to manage increasingly complex modern fleets.