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Geopolitical tensions, labor shortages, climate change, isolationism, and broken supply chains; there seems to be no end to the uncertainties affecting the aerospace industry.
In our VZM Market Outlook 2025 for commercial aviation & maintenance we discuss the economic developments, the supply chain issues, and the growing demand for aircraft and aftermarket support. Achieving profitability in a volatile eco-system is a feat by itself, and a testament to the resilience of our industry. The world-over, there is a sense of déjà-vu as MROs and airlines are hurt by shortages of technicians leading to a sellers’ market for years to come. But still, commercial aviation & maintenance is a great place to be for those of us who can manage uncertainty.
We hope you enjoy this 25th edition and look forward to your feedback and comments. Electronic copies of the Outlook along with other VZM publications are freely available to subscribers of the VZM website at the Info Center. If you are not a subscriber, simply click the “subscriptions” link at the top of this website. Subscription is free of charge and without obligation.
With several long-term support projects, 2024 was one of the busiest years in VZM’s history. VZM was serving customers within the airline and MRO industry in Europe. Some of them will see a continuation into 2025, while also new projects have been started in the new year.
On September 10 VZM hosted the 24th edition of the Dutch Aviation Open golf tournament for customers. This year Simon Spoor was the winner of the Hans Minnee Challenge Trophy, and Anthony Ramyad the winner of clinic.
This year the 25th Market Outlook will be published in March and the 25th edition of the Dutch Aviation Open will be hosted on September 9.
Tuesday September 10, 2024 started with a threat of thunderstorms, but turned out to be a reasonable nice day for the 24th VZM Dutch Aviation Open golf tournament.
With 38 Stableford points, Simon Spoor managed to beat his thirty opponents in the 18-hole match and became the winner of the Hans Minnee challenge trophy.
Rookie Anthony Ramyad was identified as “top talent” by pro Koos Veltman, which made him the winner of the clinic.
Observing the participants and their animated conversations, it is clear that this tournament is a popular opportunity to network and meeting old friends.
Visit the Dutch Aviation Open page to view photos, find all scores and read more about this year's tournament.
The aviation industry’s future is clouded by staff shortages, which means the industry needs to become smarter attracting and retaining people and value them as real assets. This was the main topic of the 16th Diversium VZM organized end of September with leaders from the industry. Ton van Deursen, founder and CEO of JetSupport presented his view on the subject as start of the discussions.
A summary of the discussions of the VZM Diversium Is the aviation industry capable of really putting people first? can found on the VZM Publications page.
