| dc.description.abstract | The aircraft maintenance industry is an important part of the aviation industry. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, global airlines have been heavily impacted. The maintenance of grounded aircraft, routine checks and the special requirements of converting passenger planes to cargo planes in response to market demand have all highlighted the importance of aircraft maintenance factories (Aviation MROs).
This study compares the operational strategies and performance of two aviation MROs owned by similarly sized domestic airlines, namely MRO A and EGAT. The results show that in terms of operational strategy, MRO A primarily focuses on meeting the maintenance needs of the group′s aircraft, while EGAT′s objective extends beyond satisfying the group′s aircraft maintenance requirements to encompass the global market. In terms of performance, MRO A performs poorly. The analysis attributes this to the diverse range of aircraft and engine types in the group′s fleet, leading to a lack of concentration in maintenance capabilities. This makes it difficult for MRO A to achieve economies of scale in terms of aircraft materials pricing and personnel skills, resulting in lower maintenance efficiency compared to EGAT. In the long run, as the aviation market continues to grow, it is important for MRO A and the group to effectively operate with affiliated companies, improve maintenance efficiency and quality, and solidify its position in the aviation maintenance industry. | en_US |