If you’re a Dash 8 operator, aircraft MRO, or lessor, this post is for you.
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Do you have surplus aircraft part inventory?
This unnecessary buildup occurs when you order inventory in preparation for near term consumption.
When that consumption never occurs. Voila! Surplus inventory builds up.
Here’s the impact that this causes to your operation.
It’s not the price you pay, how business savvy you are, or how excellent your negotiation skills are. This is the MOST IMPORTANT skill you need when purchasing aircraft parts.
Your surplus aircraft material was sitting. Rotting. Wasting away on your shelves.
Slowly eating away at your operational results. Chomp. Chomp. Chomp.
Cash was being sucked down the surplus drain. And the only thing you could do was…
Price. How important is it to you? How often do you try and get the lowest price? I’m sure you’re thinking to yourself, “It’s incredibly important.” and “Every chance I get.” And that’s fair. It’s also common to ask how much something costs. Or to reduce the cost of something. We often use price and cost interchangeably. That’s a mistake.
When you purchase an aircraft engine, there are many factors to consider. Your engines are a critical asset to support your operation. It has a long-term impact on how you generate revenue and reduce operational costs.
Anybody can quote you an average aircraft engine repair cost, but be careful; averages are only forecasted estimates. Read this to make your next aircraft engine repair project a success.
You've been tasked to purchase, exchange, or lease an aircraft engine for your fleet. Now what? As you source your next aircraft engine, follow these tactics.
If you lived in a world where turbine engines grew on trees, aircraft engine transport would be irrelevant. Unfortunately this is not the case.
Moving engines is a task all airlines will experience at some point. You may even experience it several times a year depending on your fleet size.
You put trust into the companies you designate to organize the logistics of its transport. And trust is important.
These are machines that can cost as little as $250,000 and skyrocket to multi-million dollar assets. There’s no room for error and we see constant mistakes from our experiences with freight forwarders who have moved our engines.
When you’re shipping your engine keep this in mind.
Rarely do things go according to plan 100% of the time. There may be schedule changes, import issues, improper documents, mother nature, or many other things
When it comes to aircraft engine transport, the number one delay is cargo carriers bumping the freight. When and if you decide to ship your engine air freight allocate time for delays.
Delays are common and unavoidable and will undoubtedly occur. Whether it's a flat tire during land transport, loading issues, lazy freight forwarders or the 1,000 other things, delays are certain. Adding an additional 7 days to your transport time is ideal.
Unless you’re AOG in which the higher fees will ensure expedited shipment.
Another common problem with engine transport is unclassified HAZMAT. You will be shocked at how many shippers and freight forwarders don’t think engines are HAZMAT. It is ideal to tell your shipper that your engine is hazardous material from the beginning. This will avoid last minute DG documentation and the proper process for dangerous goods export.
Moving your valuable assets is important and we live in a world where international transport is required.
Just as you would when you choose an aircraft spare parts vendor, you must choose a partner or freight forwarder who can manage your shipment properly.
Without choosing the right partner your engine will experience significant delays, transport issues and even damage.
When there is communication through the entire logistics process, you’ll be less stressed, your asset will be in good condition and your life will be much easier.
