The FAA has granted Chromalloy parts manufacturer approval for CFM56 high-pressure turbine blades, marking a strategic move into the $100M+ MRO market. With 2025 production already sold out, this approval addresses critical supply shortages for aging narrowbody fleets.
Businesses are abandoning traditional age-based career paths in favor of skills-focused approaches as workforce longevity increases. Companies like L’Oréal and Mastercard are implementing intergenerational mentoring and internal talent marketplaces to keep experienced employees engaged and technically current.
By 2033, nearly one-third of individuals over 70 are expected to remain in the workforce, according to reports from recruitment firm Korn Ferry. This demographic shift is creating what analysts describe as a “profound structural challenge” for employers seeking to maintain skilled, motivated teams across careers spanning 40-50 years. The report indicates that almost half of baby boomers and more than one-third of Generation X feel excluded from opportunities to learn new skills and technologies.
Open-source applications frequently receive multiple updates throughout the day, driven by transparent development processes and automated build systems. While this enables rapid feature delivery and bug fixes, it also introduces significant stability risks for users who live on the bleeding edge.