Airbus Helicopters has opened its new regional logistics hub in Singapore it announced on the eve of the Airshow’s opening, which it says marks a major expansion of its support and services footprint in Asia-Pacific. This new centre of excellence is designed to streamline the supply chain, providing faster and more reliable parts distribution to customers across the 21 countries and territories it serves.
At nearly 2,000 sqm, the facility features four loading bays and houses more than 20,000 part numbers for new spares as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). To maximise efficiency, the logistics hub is equipped with four vertical lift modules (VLM) – an automated, high density storage system which utilises a central extractor and vertical column of trays to store and retrieve items, delivering them directly to a designated access point. The integration of VLM technology allows for optimised floor space and significantly faster retrieval times for critical components, ranging from small consumables to larger assemblies.
The logistics hub also includes a specialised 55 sqm elastomers room designed to safeguard the most sensitive inventory. Recognising that rubberised materials are susceptible to degradation, a controlled temperature range between 5°C and 25°C is maintained within the dedicated space. This ‘warehouse within a warehouse’ structure provides enhanced protection for up to 2,000 critical components, ensuring long-term reliability and operational integrity. The facility launched with an initial inventory of EUR10 million, with plans for that to double as the hub reaches full operational capacity.
“This new regional logistics hub marks a pivotal milestone, positioning Singapore at the heart of our global support network,” said Airbus Helicopters Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, Vincent Dubrule, “establishing this capability here is more than expanding our footprint. It is about building a logistics supply chain that is agile. This hub represents a long-term investment in our customers’ mission success, delivering faster, reliable, and predictable support across Asia-Pacific well into the future”.
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