Mission
To become the focal point on commercial airline Aircraft Maintenance Costs, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) cost strategies
Objectives
The objectives of the Maintenance Cost Task Force (MCTF) are to:
- Define and standardize the reporting of commercial airline aircraft maintenance costs
- Benchmark with own airline’s historical data or compare with industry best practices
- Increase the number of participating airlines to ensure greater data diversity and more accurate benchmarks
- Identify high cost drivers and target areas for Maintenance Cost reduction for individual operators or for the whole airline community as a group
- Collaborate with OEMs and other suppliers to define and implement Aircraft Maintenance Cost Reduction initiatives
- Provide a forum for airlines to exchange/share knowledge, best practices and industry know-how (Lean Six Sigma, outsourcing trends etc.) and network in the maintenance area