”"An AOG will not only impact an airline's commercial operations, but also their reputation, given that an aircraft will not leave when it needs to. Because of this, airlines will know that the cost of an AOG will far outweigh the cost of the part itself."
Craig Skilton
APOC VP Components, Craig Skilton, spoke to David Dundas about the role of the parts sector in reducing the impact of AOGs (aircraft on ground) in the latest issues of AviTrader MRO360°.
Skilton offers a supplier’s perspective as he explains the operational and financial impact of AOG due to parts shortages. “Typically, cost and reliability would be the first two priorities when sourcing a part. However, these are quickly replaced by availability and location in many cases. Airlines will know that the cost of an AOG will far outweigh the cost of a part, so it is common to pay a premium for a required part, as well as additional fees to get it quicker.”
Additionally, Skilton notes that the key to managing high parts prices when AOG situations arise is foresight. Companies like APOC who not only have awareness of high failure-rate components, but also effectively leverage modern technology can benefit from trend analysis. This allows requirements to be predicted early, “enabling sourcing of parts to focus on finding the best price, rather than price being pushed down the priority list when an AOG comes along.”
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Article courtesy of AviTrader.
