AviTrader MRO360°: Ramona Vintila offers insights on trends in component management and the supply chain

In the March issue of AviTrader MRO 360°, Ramona Vintila, Sales Executive at EirTrade Aviation, discusses changing trends in component management and the supply chain.

With raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions driving long lead times and operational pressure, Vintila positions USM as a critical, reliable solution for maintaining fleet continuity, reducing AOG impact, and filling gaps left by OEM supply.

“OEMs are struggling to source raw materials such as titanium and aluminium which is impacting production of new aircraft and increasing maintenance turnaround times for existing fleets. These shortages ripple through the industry causing significant delays and increased lead times from repair shops.”

“USM has become a critical solution for operators in today’s volatile market by helping to fill gaps that OEMs or inventory pooling cannot. USM allows operators to avoid long lead times caused by increased demand and raw material shortages and utilise readily available parts from parts providers like EirTrade that can ship immediately.”

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Article courtesy of AviTrader.