Case Study
Enterprise PLM Fuels Enterprise-wide Collaboration: Lufthansa Technik + PTC
The global airline industry is navigating a complex landscape of recovery and growth as it moves beyond the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While international air travel has not yet fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, domestic travel continues to recover at a faster pace. Airlines also face ongoing challenges, including supply chain disruptions, shortages of skilled labor, and increasing pressure to invest in sustainability and environmental initiatives. Despite these obstacles, industry outlooks remain positive, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasting record operating profits exceeding $49 billion in 2024. Nearly 4 billion passengers traveled by air in 2023, approaching the record volumes seen in 2019, and demand is expected to continue growing
