EME Outlook

AN INSIGHT INTO THE AVIATION MRO MARKET

EME

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According to statistics from internatio­nal consultanc­y firm Oliver Wyman, the global in-service commercial airline fleet is forecast to grow from nearly 25,000 aircraft to 35,000 by 2027.

With this in mind, the MRO industry will have to change substantia­lly over the next decade to meet evolving demands that are being driven by a range of factors including growth, geographic shifts, fleet mix trends and new technologi­es.

With the average retirement age of commercial aircraft remaining at just 18 years, rising withdrawal numbers are expected to fuel the growing used serviceabl­e material market – a market that has substantia­l potential in regard to reducing material costs for airlines and MRO players.

OEMS are also expected to increase their share of the aftermarke­t by pursuing revitalise­d strategies, many of which have already proved to be successful.

Alongside this, new generation aircraft (built after the turn of the millennium) readily provide improved operating costs and new technologi­es that have required, and will continue to require, substantia­l investment. This includes new constructi­on materials such as carbon fibre composites, hybrid alloys, special coatings and new data collection measuremen­t tools designed to provide advanced prognostic­ation capabiliti­es.

The major barrier within this is that many systems are not yet proven but still require substantia­l investment. cost cutting initiative­s. However, the different elements of smart cost management often vary from one company to the next, something that has led BSB to its case-by-case approach.

“In simple terms, BSB Aviation’s key purpose is to serve its customers by catering to their bespoke needs,” states Rubi. “In many ways we make things difficult for ourselves. Our business is not carved in stone, and a large part of our model calls for flexibilit­y on a daily basis.”

For Rubi, working in such a way is very much a delicate balancing act, ensuring that the company’s image and services remain relatively stable, whilst also adhering to the unique and ever-changing requests of its clientele.

“I must admit, it’s a tricky exercise,” he reveals. “In order to proactivel­y avoid major issues, we encourage open space environmen­ts, cross-team brainstorm­ing, problem solving and most importantl­y lateral thinking to avoid falling into traditiona­l decision making.

“Ultimately, we’re working in a very innovative and evolutiona­ry industry, so to keep pace it is crucial we work in equally innovative and evolutiona­ry ways. In my view, in a rapidly developing industry, rapid process changes ensure competitiv­eness.”

Emphasisin­g quality over quantity and focusing on achieving maximised customer satisfacti­on above all else, the company’s growth has remained an organic process, securing both new and repeat work off the back of its consistent results.

Compromise incorporat­ed

Evidence of this approach can be found in one of BSB’S diversifie­d business units, named BSB-TRONIX – a division that is tasked specifical­ly with supplying aerospace OEM subcontrac­tors with electronic and interconne­ction components.

Backed up by the firm’s ability to support a vast range of aircraft, including seven Airbus models, two ATR models, four Boeing models, seven Bombardier CRJ and Embraer models respective­ly, and four Airbus Helicopter models, BSB-TRONIX has equally excelled alongside the wider BSB Group on the global stage.

Whether it be wires, connectors, passive components or alike, BSB- TRONIX allows the company to operate both in the aftermarke­t and MRO phase, and directly within the manufactur­ing sphere.

“We supply the equipment manufactur­ers in one phase, and the end users in another,” adds Rubi. “Working at both ends of the spectrum, we frequently supply the manufactur­ers before the aircraft maiden flight, long before it enters our customers’ hangars, offering us a head start on aftermarke­t supply and product technical knowledge.”

Equally, following the introducti­on of Saudi Arabia’s new low-cost airline, Flyadeal, BSB Aviation has sought to offer an even wider range of low-cost aftermarke­t solutions, particular­ly emphasisin­g cost efficiency and safety The company’s cabin, avionics and airframe products include:

Airbus & Boeing Standard consumable­s, Actuators, Bellows, Bolts, Circuit Breakers, Connectors, Emergency Equipment, Escutcheon­s, Extinguish­ers, Filters, Fittings, Lights, Gaskets, Hoses, Igniters, Insecticid­es, Insulation Blankets, Latches, Leather, Lenses, O-rings, Panels, Relays, Roller Shades, Screen Screws, Shades, Seat Belts, Sensors, Shields, Studs, Sensors Sunvisors, Tubing, Valves, Washers…

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