I am curious how aircraft age affects the flights flown by that aircraft?
Does the ORS rating decrease for older aircraft (for passengers - I presume no issue for cargo)?
I assume the cost of maintenance goes up?
Any ideas on the statistics behind this? Is it linear? (i.e. is the maintenance cost of a 6-year old aircraft double that of a 3 year old aircraft?)
I am looking at the finances of different ages of the same aircraft… I am trying to figure out if older aircraft are a better or worse (or equal) deal.
Thank you as always!