MRO Supply Chain Disruption Drives Shift In Procurement Strategies

Closer communication is also needed before problems escalate, giving airlines time to adjust maintenance plans and operations. Mayer also noted that some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) had introduced surcharges during the disruption, making it harder for customers to understand the underlying cost of parts.

“We have had these problems since COVID, they have never gone away,” he said, pointing to continued volatility, rising costs and uncertainty.