Can someone tell me where all these new aircraft that don't need maintenance are?
I think the idea is that the 787 will reduce the amount of maintenance required because of the type of materials used. Just some sort of a ultrasound will cover the airframe.
However if they keep finding cracks and problems with these new gen aircraft, then the amount inspections and maintenance is going to be nowhere near what is planned and Alan may have to eat his words. However by the time that happens and they need to recruit a large amount of LAMEs Alan won't be around.