Field of vision - 5 ways sBOM visibility makes aircraft engines fly

The global aviation industry relies heavily on the durability and efficiency of its engines, with recent reports on the commercial aircraft engines market estimating a market size valued at approximately $52 billion, as of 2023. That’s a lot of investment to protect. However, maintaining these complex machines comes with unique challenges. Aircraft engines are subject to stringent regulations and must endure extreme operational conditions - high temperatures, intense pressures and frequent usage cycles. In short, they operate in a demanding environment which requires an equally demanding technology solution.

Along with skilled technicians and powerful engines, two key technology strategies are critical to underpinning this level of maintenance efficiently. The first is a service bill of materials (sBOM), which serves as a comprehensive documentation of all the components, parts and materials that are required for the building, maintenance and repair of the aircraft. This includes a list of parts for maintenance ...