Avoiding AOG: How Pre-Planning Inventory with WinAir Keeps Maintenance Moving

In aviation, a grounded aircraft isn’t just idle—it’s costing thousands in lost revenue per hour. Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) situations, often triggered by missing or delayed parts, can quickly snowball into major operational disruptions. The solution? Smart, proactive inventory management tied directly to your maintenance planning cycle.

That’s where WinAir steps in.

The True Cost of Inventory Gaps

When parts aren’t where they’re needed, when they’re needed, the consequences are immediate:

Flight Delays and Cancellations
Maintenance Crew Idle Time
Customer Frustration
Regulatory Exposure
High Cost of Upkeep and/or Cost Escalation

Traditional, reactive inventory systems—based on manual tracking or disconnected software—struggle to keep pace with the complex, fast-moving needs of aviation maintenance. What’s required is a solution that can anticipate demand, guide procurement, and prevent stockouts before they happen.

Redefining Inventory Planning with WinAir’s Predictive Solution

WinAir transforms inventory management from a reactive chore into a strategic advantage. Here’s how:

Maintenance-Linked Inventory Forecasting
WinAir is not just an inventory system—it’s deeply integrated with your maintenance schedule. The system predicts parts demand based on upcoming maintenance tasks, aircraft utilization, and historic consumption trends. That means you’re planning ahead, not playing catch-up.

Min/Max Controls
No more spreadsheets, guesswork, or walking the warehouse aisles. WinAir uses historical consumption, vendor lead times, and fleet schedules to calculate and adjust min/max levels for each part. Stock too low? You’ll know before it becomes critical.

Smart Reordering
Once inventory drops near its minimum threshold, users can generate purchase orders —with options to route for approval, combine vendor orders, or flag critical shortages. That means no manual oversight is required to keep your parts shelves optimized.

Real-Time Part Visibility
Technicians, buyers, and planners all work from the same data: one source of truth. WinAir’s real-time inventory dashboard gives full transparency across multiple locations, warehouses, and bins.

The Value of Planning Ahead

Prevents Maintenance Delays: No more waiting for a critical part to be overnighted.
Saves Money: Reduced rush shipping, emergency purchasing, and overstock costs.
Ensures Compliance: Avoid non-conformances from using outdated or non-certified parts.
Improves Technician Productivity: Parts are available when jobs are scheduled—no lost time.

Real Results from Real Operators

Organizations using WinAir report significant benefits:

Up to 30% reduction in AOG events caused by parts unavailability
Improved inventory turnover rates, with less excess and fewer shortages
Time savings in parts planning and procurement management
Increased audit confidence from traceable, real-time inventory data

Whether you’re operating a single base or a multi-location fleet, WinAir offers scalable inventory solutions that match your maintenance complexity and operational goals.

When your aircraft depend on parts, your business depends on your inventory system. With WinAir, you gain more than just visibility—you gain control. From forecast-driven purchasing to automated stock alerts and complete integration with your maintenance workflows, WinAir ensures your technicians are never stuck waiting for parts.

It’s not just about avoiding AOGs. It’s about building an operation where maintenance is always one step ahead.