This recent AviTrader article highlights the expanding role of PMA parts in helping operators and lessors manage maintenance costs and asset value more effectively.
While PMA parts are often associated with lower material costs, their benefits extend further. In high-cost engine maintenance programs, PMA solutions can provide greater flexibility, reduce reliance on OEM lead times, and support fleet availability, all while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Virgil D. Pizer, our CEO, notes that the true value of PMA lies not only in cost savings, but also in the operational efficiencies, supply chain resilience, and long-term economic advantages they can deliver when strategically integrated into maintenance planning:
“The most meaningful savings come not from lower part prices but from availability and turnaround time. PMA parts shorten maintenance cycles by reducing dependency on OEM lead times, often cutting weeks off an engine’s off-wing period. That faster access translates directly into higher aircraft utilization, fewer lease penalties, and less disruption to flight schedules. For smaller and mid-size operators, those gains can outweigh material cost differences entirely.”
Read the full article on AviTrader Aviation News - May 2026, or download the PDF.