APOC Aviation is strengthening its position in the global aviation aftermarket by expanding its aircraft component exchange services, backed by significant investments in inventory, logistics, and repair capabilities as airlines continue facing mounting pressure from supply chain shortages and rising maintenance demand.
The Netherlands-based aviation trading and leasing specialist announced that it is placing a renewed strategic focus on exchange programmes for narrowbody aircraft components, aiming to provide airlines with faster access to critical parts while reducing operational disruptions and aircraft downtime.
The move comes at a time when the global aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector is grappling with persistent supply chain bottlenecks, limited component availability, and longer turnaround times across multiple aircraft and engine platforms.
According to APOC Aviation, the new exchange offering will be supported by a major expansion of its stock holdings, particularly through the addition of large volumes of used serviceable material (USM) sourced from recent Airbus A320 Family aircraft teardowns. These components will be integrated into the company’s growing inventory housed at its facility near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Craig Skilton, Vice President Components at APOC Aviation, described the development as a key strategic milestone for the company. He noted that building a strong exchange pool of narrowbody assets has become a central pillar of APOC’s long-term growth strategy, particularly as airlines increasingly look for reliable aftermarket partners capable of delivering rapid component support amid ongoing supply chain instability.
Skilton stated that APOC has invested heavily in stock planning, predictive inventory management, logistics capability, and operational infrastructure to ensure critical parts remain readily available for airline customers.
The company’s expanding exchange pool covers both mature and newer-generation narrowbody aircraft assets, enabling APOC to support a broad spectrum of operators — from major commercial airlines to carriers operating older legacy fleets that often face greater challenges sourcing components.
In addition to standard narrowbody inventory, APOC also maintains specialised exchange pools for high-demand engine-related components, including thrust reversers and inlet cowls for V2500 and CFM56-5B engines. These assets are available from both European and US-based stocking facilities, improving response times for airline customers across different regions.
Beyond component support, APOC Aviation also provides dedicated exchange, leasing, and parts solutions for landing gear systems as well as CFM56-3, CFM56-5A/5B/7B and V2500-A5 engines, some of the most widely operated engine platforms in global commercial aviation.
The company’s latest expansion reflects a wider industry trend where airlines and MRO providers are increasingly relying on USM, exchange pools, and aftermarket inventory specialists to overcome ongoing OEM supply delays and escalating maintenance costs.
As airlines continue operating aircraft longer due to delayed new aircraft deliveries and engine shop visit backlogs, demand for readily available exchange components has risen significantly across the aviation aftermarket ecosystem.
