“Find the niche and fill it” is a venerable maxim and one Butler National

Supplier concerns have Airbus hold off, for now, on further production increases

“Find the niche and fill it” is a venerable maxim and one Butler National

There is nothing like the end of the year to prompt New Year's resolutions, particularly among the worst-performing carriers. Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Jetstar Pacific in Vietnam and Thai Airways International all have the distinction of being businesses that have much promise and potential, but until now have largely failed to deliver on the financial front.

The smallest and the biggest companies in the aviation supply chain should attract equal attention in the airline aftermarket this year. The first driver is the increase in narrowbody production by Airbus and Boeing, and suppliers to those original equipment manufacturers (OEM) who get squeezed to service both aircraft types.

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In September, IATA projected European airlines would deliver a meek collective profit of $300 million next year, but that outlook is likely to be worse now.

t is hardly the first time an airline has sought protection under U.S. bankruptcy law in order to formulate—or at least fine-tune—a new business plan.