Specialist aircraft component support provider Bii, is continuing to secure a wide range of contractual support programmes with operators of all sizes across the globe. In particular Russia, the Baltics, Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East have shown dramatic growth in the past twelve months. CEO Francis Cradock attributes this to Bii’s determination over the past three years to evolve from a military spares provider to focus on the commercial market. “We took a strategic decision to adjust our inventory and have placed significant investment behind primarily Boeing stock, including a major initiative to take on materials on consignment from airlines, OEMs and lessors” he says. “We now provide an Asian start-up with a comprehensive advance exchange programme from our rapidly expanding 737NG rotable pool for their 737-800 fleet.”
Bii is now recognised as one of the leading European stockist of Boeing 747 material resulting in its selection as the sole supplier of 747-400 home base stock to a leading Russian airline. Bii has also recently extended their support contract with a major Middle Eastern airline to provide guaranteed availability of rotables and consumables covering 747-400, 737-800 and RJ85 aircraft.
Focused smart decision making to ensure aircraft dispatch reliability requires an open mind and success with consignment material has seen Bii maximise the value of inventory, manage scrappage, and co-ordinate repairs for its airline customers.
