Due to high passenger usage, cabin interiors deteriorate fast and need regular upkeep and repairs. The experts in this panel will delve into the challenges faced by the airlines in maintaining the appearance and functionality of cabin, galley and lavatory equipment; more over with limited post-warranty support by OEMs. With the rapid technological advancement, these parts are becoming obsolete faster than the previous decades, thus the obsolescence leads to decline in OEM support for older models and their parts. This session will deliberate on how independent repairs shops and DOAs are increasingly becoming important to support the cabin maintenance of airlines, offering solutions through complex repairs and reverse engineering of parts that have high recurring expense and long lead time or no longer supported by OEMs.