”"Where part supply and obsolescence from OEMs become an issue, some third-party shops are using PMA to help manage increased demand. This can have a positive impact on TAT and costs for both operators and service providers.”
Ian Foster, VP MRO
”"There remains a sufficient flow of aircraft being offered that are suitable for tear-down. That flow has also increased in recent months, especially in relation to narrow-body aircraft."
Craig Skilton, VP Components
APOC’s Ian Foster, VP MRO, and Craig Skilton, VP Components, contributed their insights on the outlook for 2026 in the December issue of AviTrader MRO360°.
Speaking to David Dundas, Foster addresses the short supply and rising cost of OEM parts. He foresees that MRO shops should make use of PMA parts and USM to manage increased demand. “This can have a positive impact on both TAT and costs for operators and service providers,” he clarifies.
The USM market, therefore, looks to be strong in the coming year, and Skilton is optimistic on the availability of aircraft for teardown. “Based on what we see, there remains a sufficient flow of aircraft being offered that are suitable for tear-down. That flow has also increased in recent months, especially in relation to narrow-body aircraft. With APOC’s focus on this market, it’s imperative that we continue to grow our pool of USM stock.”
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Article courtesy of AviTrader.
