Locatory.com: huge and unforeseen saving opportunity for airlines with several divisions on the example of TUIfly

2020-09-09 / 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes For several decades the world’s leading airlines have been uniting under various alliance projects in order to improve customer services and cut the costs related to operations, maintenance, sales, marketing, etc. One of the main advantages for the carriers-members of an alliance is the opportunity to operate joint maintenance facilities and gain access to the

The European crises prompt carriers to change the structure of the spare parts supply chain

2020-09-09 / 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes With a massive European market plunge in the beginning of 2012 followed by a number of hardly positive economic forecasts, the aftermath of the Financial Crisis 2008 continues the bombardment of the European economy. With salary-cutting policies and the Eurozone unemployment rate to reach its highest ever rate of 11,1%, the region’s air carriers have

Lengthy deliveries and limited access to required parts may affect flight safety

2020-09-09 / 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes In spite of vigorous and constant progress in aircraft manufacturing technologies, flights are still not 100% safe. Human factor remains to be the most common reason for aviation accidents and incidents, thus it is up to airlines, MROs and other market players to develop strategies aimed at lowering the associated risks. The improvements are necessary

Making the spare parts market more transparent

2020-09-09 / 3 min

Reading Time: 3 minutes The current market of aircraft spare parts and components comprises a variety of different types of players acting as suppliers – from airlines, OEMs and PMAs to independent distributors, base operators, salespersons and brokers. However, as the market is geographically very scattered, in some cases access to certain aircraft spares can be quite limited or

Boosting Latin American aviation market calls for more effective supply chain solutions

2020-09-09 / 2 min

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the Latin American countries to boost their economies above the world average rate, the region’s air traffic is no exception – according to Airbus, by 2030 it is expected to be subject to the forecasted 6% annual growth.  Meanwhile, the region’s airline industry may face development-related obstacles since some local airlines nowadays are forced