Aviation Week's MRO Podcast Solving The Global Aviation Parts Crisis | Sponsored By Marken
Jan 16, 2026
Stuart Garrett, Sales Director for Precision Logistics at Marken and a pro in pharmaceutical and aviation logistics, dives into the global aviation parts crisis. He highlights how delays and aging fleets drive unprecedented demand. Stuart shares innovative precision logistics strategies from the pharma sector, like tracking and geofencing, to help airlines address AOG challenges. He emphasizes the need for better integration, real-time visibility, and choosing reliable partners to enhance efficiency and sustainability in logistics.
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Delivery Delays Drive Parts Demand
- Aircraft manufacturers' delivery delays force airlines to keep older planes flying, creating unprecedented parts demand.
- This mismatch drives a global timing and logistics crisis rather than a pure parts shortage.
Short-Ship And Local Stock
- Use local stocking and short-shipping strategies to keep parts near where they're needed and reduce transit time.
- Local warehousing also enables airside deliveries and cuts overall AOG response times.
Legacy Systems Hinder Forecasting
- Fragmented sourcing and legacy airline systems hinder forecasting and make parts procurement relationship-driven.
- Better integration and data intelligence are needed to move from ad hoc spot sourcing to proactive planning.