VSE Aviation has announced a used serviceable material (USM) collaboration with Eaton. The partnership combines Eaton’s OEM repair expertise with VSE’s strength in distribution and asset management.
Under the agreement, VSE will acquire and manage as-removed (AR) parts and overhauled components. The initiative increases the pool of rotable and exchange assets available to the market. As a result, operators will have more flexible, cost-effective options to meet their maintenance needs.
The programme offers OEM-supported choices for repair, exchange, or USM solutions. It also builds on the companies’ earlier hydraulic repair agreement, creating a wider range of component and repair support for leading commercial platforms.
Matt Norman, Vice President of Aftermarket and Commercial Services at Eaton’s Aerospace Group, said: “This collaboration reflects Eaton’s commitment to delivering agile, cost-effective aftermarket solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. VSE’s proven distribution capabilities and teardown access positions them as an ideal source to scale our USM footprint.”
Garry Snow, Chief Growth Officer of VSE Corporation, noted: “Used Serviceable Material, when managed as an asset pool, provides operators with flexible, cost-effective solutions without compromising reliability. Under this new programme, VSE will serve as the exclusive buyer of AR material, holding exchange and finished units in stock to meet demand across Airbus A320 family and Boeing platforms.”
