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• August 8, 2026

But there’s another critical group keeping planes moving on time—and they’re facing a dire shortage: aviation maintenance technicians. Some 83% of technicians are expected to retire or leave the profession globally over the next decade, according to the 2025 CAE Aviation Talent Forecast. By 2034, that translates to a need of about 416,000 new aircraft