Used serviceable material (USM)

Aircraft utilization, mission profile and age differentiate the commercial aviation, business aviation, civil helicopter and military aircraft MRO segments.

Tarmac Aerosave to boost A380 USM market by tearing down three former Singapore Airlines-operated superjumbos.

Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.

Companies consider the benefits of integrating MRO and parts services into their businesses.

The U.S. MRO provider saw rises across multiple business segments in its fiscal first quarter.

Despite high demand for used serviceable material, AerFin sees growing challenges due to market conditions that are causing operators to reconsider its usage.

While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.

How soaring demand for passenger capacity is impacting aircraft retirements and the teardown market.

At this year’s MRO Americas, North American airlines and MROs discussed strategies targeted toward workforce and supply chain headaches.

After a recent counterfeit parts scandal, USM specialists are looking at control and traceability mechanisms.

Although demand for engine core performance restorations is high, supply chain issues are impeding turnaround times.

Pricing for used serviceable material is on an upward trend.

High parts demand and low USM supply are causing parts shortages that are increasing shop visit and component repair turnaround times.