April 1 2013 – a day that will hit the bottom line for quite a few in aviation

There was a story in the petro chemical industry earlier this year that we here noticed but only mentioned in passing in the depths of the daily news, now though it is worth drawing attention once again to OXEA. On 1st April 2013 prices of essential chemicals to the aviation sector will increase by about 40% The significance of this is that it will lead to an increase in the price of aviation turbine oils, coatings, tyres and more which airlines, manufacturers and MROs use day in day out. Look out also for aircraft and engine manufacturing cost increases as