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Textron Aviation Relocates Alaska Parts Stockroom
By: Gregory Polek
Caption: Company expects the move to aid accessibility and efficiency of parts distribution in the region
Word Count: 220
Textron Aviation has moved its parts stockroom in Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage to improve the accessibility and efficiency of aircraft parts distribution in the region. Based on customer feedback, the move builds on the company’s previous investment of increased parts availability in Alaska for Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker operators, including the new Cessna SkyCourier turboprop twin. The stockroom resides with Northland Aviation’s Anchorage facility, a Textron Aviation-authorized service facility since 1986.
“Aviation in Alaska is essential to the transportation infrastructure,” said Brad White, Textron Aviation's senior v-p for global parts and distribution. “Many of our Alaskan customers rely on our products to access their homes, their communities, and run their businesses. Logistically speaking, Anchorage is the central distribution hub for Alaska. Increasing parts availability and relocating inventory to Anchorage will enable faster delivery times of the critical parts customers need to get back in the air.”
Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker customers receive factory-direct support, maintenance, and modifications by Textron Aviation through its global network of service and parts centers, mobile service units, and 24-hour AOG support. The company's parts stockroom in Anchorage is part of a global network of seven parts distribution centers and 17 stockrooms. Textron Aviation carries more than 150,000 unique part numbers and employs a team of some 600 technical support professionals.