APOC Aviation has acquired a zero-cycle Safran landing gear for the Airbus A321neo, expanding its inventory of landing gear, engines, and aircraft parts across Europe. The acquisition comes as airlines and MRO providers continue to seek quicker access to replacement assets during maintenance events and operational disruptions.
Expanding landing gear inventory
Over the past year, APOC Aviation has added several landing gear assets to its portfolio, including widebody configurations for the Airbus A330 and Boeing B777-300ER. The company has not disclosed the total number of assets currently held. According to Karolis Jurkevičius, the focus remains on securing relatively young and in-demand assets, particularly as operators face wait times of up to 120 days for certain new components.
The portfolio includes both next-generation Airbus A321neo-compatible systems and older CEO (Current Engine Option) landing gear for A320 and A321 variants. This mixed asset base allows APOC to serve both legacy fleets and modern aircraft operators, offering flexibility across leasing, exchange, and maintenance programmes.
Supporting global fleet transitions and overhaul demand
APOC’s strategy reflects broader changes in the global aviation market, where both ageing and next-generation fleets continue to operate side by side. While CEO aircraft remain widely used in emerging markets and low-cost carrier fleets, NEO aircraft are increasingly central to fuel-efficient fleet strategies.
The company also benefits from rising maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activity, with more frequent shop visits and demand for rapid replacement solutions. APOC works with OEMs and MRO providers to support turnaround times and parts availability.
As fleet complexity increases, a mix of legacy and next-generation landing gear assets allows suppliers such as APOC Aviation to support a wider range of operational needs across airline and MRO customers.
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