US military aircraft maintenance spending has roughly doubled since 2000. But readiness hasn't kept pace. The pattern holds worldwide. And a large share of military aircraft sits grounded at any given time. Maintenance - how it is planned, prioritized, and governed - is one of the drivers of this downtime, according to BCG research. Fix that, and mission-capable rates can climb fast, at no added cost. This is where the industry should be focusing attention at FIA this week. Read more at the link in bio. #BCGatFIA #FIA2026