Five aviation trends to expect in 2025

What does the year 2025 look like for the aviation industry? Let’s take a look at next year’s trends.

Accelerating digitalisation

The overarching theme is accelerating digitalisation. During Covid, many projects were initiated to improve efficiency, and this development is still ongoing. Going paperless in maintenance management is still a major theme, with many companies striving to abandon pen and paper for more reliable and efficient modern solutions.

Digitalisation also plays a big role in improving cost-efficiency and competitiveness. We will see increasing interest in data exchange between airlines, OEMs, and MROs.

Read the Top 5 innovations and trends in aviation in 2024 here.

Staffing challenges continue

Workforce availability will continue to be a significant factor globally. Aviation manufacturing, maintenance, and repair require skill and experience, and there just aren’t enough experts to meet the demand. This means that airlines, MROs and OEMs will be competing for the same talent. Those who provide the best tools, processes, and working conditions will have a competitive advantage when maintenance experts choose which job offer to take.

The aviation industry would do well to examine why young people are not interested in careers in the aviation sector. Perhaps the industry is still perceived as somewhat old-fashioned, although digitalisation and the automation of manual work has brought in more younger generation mechanics and technicians.

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Delivery delays and quality issues burden airlines

The lack of skilled workforce, combined with certain quality issues, lead to challenges in delivery schedules. This applies to aircraft as well as spare parts and maintenance. Some engine types have also experienced technical problems, leading to dozens of planes staying grounded until the end of 2025. This of course is very expensive, straining the economic situation of affected airlines significantly.

Today’s engines are incredibly complex devices that combine old technology with new digital components; they are essentially flying computers. As new solutions are developed and commercialised, no amount of testing can cover every single possibility and scenario, so surprises inevitably occur. Fortunately we now have data coming in about the way engines are used, which helps us understand the challenges better than before.

Use of AI becomes more prevalent

The MRO business is looking to AI, among other things, to help solve capacity challenges. Better planning of workforce usage could alleviate the staffing problem. Productivity can be as low as around 50% with the existing workforce, but this could be improved with flexible, AI-driven planning and improved processes.

Cybersecurity regulation calls for action 

In the regulatory environment, eyes are on the upcoming EASA cybersecurity requirements for which companies need to prepare. Cybersecurity is of course already high on the agenda of all aviation industry companies. With the increase of AI based solutions in aviation, examining the impacts of the EU’s AI Act is also a topic that requires attention.

…and for QOCO?

For QOCO, 2025 looks very promising. Our growth is accelerating as MROTools.io and Assignment.io continue to gain new users. Geographically, we expect to make headway in the US market, where we already have some agreements in the works. We will focus on developing and improving our existing products and integrating more AI functionalities into them to help customers operate as effectively and productively as possible.

Matti and Derk discussing QOCO's promising growth for 2025

 

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the biggest problem in aviation? +

One of the biggest challenges is the shortage of skilled workforce in the aviation maintenance sector. With increasing demand for air travel, airlines and MROs must find ways to maintain aircraft efficiently despite workforce limitations. Digital solutions, such as automated workflows and predictive maintenance, help bridge this gap.

What is the trend in aviation in 2025? +

One of the key trends for 2025 is efficient resource allocation in maintenance. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to outstrip supply, airlines and MROs must adopt smarter ways to allocate workforce and tools. Solutions like QOCO Assignment help address these challenges by optimizing resource management and reducing downtime.

What are the future trends in aviation? +

Digitalization of Maintenance Operations: Airlines and MROs are moving towards digital solutions to streamline maintenance, optimize inventory, and improve aircraft availability.

Workforce Challenges: The shortage of skilled maintenance personnel is driving companies to invest in better tools and more efficient processes.

Increased Connectivity: Seamless data sharing between airlines, maintenance providers, and OEMs is improving predictive maintenance and operational planning.

What is the outlook for the aviation industry? +

The aviation industry is expected to grow, but companies must navigate challenges such as workforce shortages, rising operational costs, and regulatory requirements. Digital transformation will be a critical factor in ensuring sustainability, efficiency, and profitability for airlines and MROs in the coming years.

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After this you will have a better understanding of potential bottlenecks, areas of improvement and possible solutions, including financial implications.

So book your call today!

 

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