Freighter Trends – Component MRO Growth

In the September issue of Freighter Trends, Pascal Parant, Group Chief Commerical & Marketing Officer at Vallair, spoke about the growth of the component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.

He considers that the main motivations behind this growth are higher fleet utilisation and aging aircraft. “Current engine option (CEO) are remaining in service longer, which results in less used serviceable material (USM).” What is more, parts from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their competition command high prices.

Parant also explores the role predictive maintenance and AI will have in the future of the industry. “At Vallair, we note that these tools have the ability to reduce unscheduled removals ad on-wing failures by up to 30% depending on the program and source. However, they will not extend component lifecycles; rather, they will optimise lifecycle management. Additionally, their effectiveness depends on data quality and volume – a solid historical baseline is essential to optimise AI. It is a powerful tool, but certainly not a universal remedy.”

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