Quick summaryFAA Form 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 are airworthiness release documents. They state who approved a part, under what authority, and in what condition it was released.A certificate is not a guarantee of quality — it is a traceable statement of accountability. The value is in who signed it and whether that organisation can [...]
Quick summaryThe commercial aircraft aftermarket parts market is worth roughly USD 47.1 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 61.7 billion by 2031.Engine components account for about 49% of market value. Narrowbody platforms drive close to 60% of demand.Used serviceable material is a USD 6.0 billion market growing to USD 8.8 billion by [...]
Why the Aircraft Parts Supply Chain Matters More Than Ever In aviation, there is no room for uncertainty. Every aircraft in the sky depends on thousands of components working perfectly together. Behind every safe flight is a complex aircraft parts supply chain that ensures the right part is available at the right [...]
Ask yourself one question: if your entire inventory had to turn into cash within the next 90 days, how much of it actually could? For most aviation parts sellers the honest answer is uncomfortable. Shelves are full, book value looks healthy, and yet the same rotables have been sitting untouched since the last fiscal year.That [...]
Excess Aircraft Inventory: How to Turn Slow-Moving Spare Parts into Cash Introduction Every aviation company has it. Shelves filled with parts that once felt critical. Components purchased for projects that never happened. Spare parts sitting untouched for years. Excess aircraft inventory is one of the biggest hidden financial drains in the aviation [...]
How to Source Aircraft Spare Parts Faster: A Practical Guide for Airlines and MROs Introduction Sourcing aircraft spare parts sounds simple. Send an RFQ. Wait for quotes. Compare prices. Place order. But in reality? It’s complex, time-sensitive, and often frustrating. Whether you are an airline procurement manager, an MRO buyer, or a [...]
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