Airbus has taken a significant step in reshaping its aftermarket parts business with the integration of 5 million proprietary part numbers into Satair Market, the ecommerce platform operated by its wholly owned subsidiary, Satair.
The move consolidates Airbus’s aftermarket support for operators, lessors, and MRO providers into a single digital storefront. It also phases out the decades-old Airbus Spares platform. The integration positions Satair Market as a central hub for Airbus:
- Proprietary parts
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components
- Used serviceable materials
- Surplus inventory through third-party listings
Airbus switches to Satair ecommerce platform for parts sales
Satair is a global provider in aftermarket services and parts for the civil aerospace industry. A subsidiary of Airbus since 2011, the company employs more than 1,700 people across 10 locations worldwide. It also generates annual sales of $3 billion.
Satair Market connects buyers and approved third-party sellers for aviation parts. It offers a wide selection of products, including new, used, and surplus items.
The platform supports a transparent end-to-end process, allowing users to browse, identify, and purchase parts with detailed product information, including photos, serial numbers, and applicable test reports. Buyers can track orders from placement through to delivery and communicate directly with sellers to resolve questions or negotiate terms. Sellers have the option to display prices, accept bids, or respond to quote requests, adding flexibility to transactions. By streamlining procurement and offering a modern, intuitive interface, Satair Market delivers the kind of digital experience aerospace customers increasingly expect.
Satair’s chief information officer, Torben Ruberg, says the update is a “significant leap forward,” underscoring efforts to harmonize Airbus’s aftermarket portfolio and invest in intelligent automation.
“By successfully bringing a portfolio of 5 million Airbus part numbers onto the platform, we are harmonising our offering,” Ruberg says.
The overhaul is part of a broader Airbus initiative to modernize legacy systems and expand digital capabilities across its aftermarket operations. Paul Lochab, Satair’s chief commercial officer, said the platform is designed to mirror the convenience of everyday ecommerce.
“Customers want the ease and efficiency they’re accustomed to in their daily lives. That’s the mindset behind Satair Market,” he says.
The update comes as major aircraft OEMs invest heavily in digital tools to strengthen their aftermarket positions, responding to surging global demand for lifecycle support and parts availability, Airbus says.
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