Opportunities in Obsolescence.

The article looks at Ontic Engineering, a components manufacturing and service specialist which works on mature airplanes. Ontic has expanded its business by acquiring licensing rights for components of older U.S. aircraft and aims to expand more, according to President Peg Billson. The company sells parts including engine components, landing gear, and emergency oxygen systems and performs repairs on environmental controls, smoke detectors and radars for both commercial and military airplanes.