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Spectrum targets reductions in lead times
Its Project Beacon focuses on building a streamlined inventory of common lighting hardware components so as to give customers customised lighting and cabin technology products with significantly reduced delivery times.

Spectrum Networks has launched Project Beacon, an ambitious initiative developed in collaboration with US business jet completion centre Aloft AeroArchitects, to address two of the industry’s most pressing challenges; product inflexibility and lengthy hardware lead times.

Project Beacon focuses on building a streamlined inventory of common lighting hardware components while leveraging Spectrum Networks’ innovative designs, offering customers customised lighting and cabin technology products with significantly reduced delivery times. By maintaining a strategic stock of essential parts, the initiative aims to set a new standard for speed and reliability in the aerospace sector.

While Project Beacon is being launched, the streamlined inventory pool is available to all MRO organisations seeking to enhance their response times and product flexibility. This inclusive approach allows other MROs to participate and benefit from Spectrum Networks’ streamlined inventory and quick turnaround capabilities.

With the support of Aloft AeroArchitects, Spectrum Networks is utilising advanced supply chain strategies to ensure that Project Beacon delivers results. The initiative is expected to cut lead times by as much as 75 per cent compared to industry norms.

Project Beacon represents a key step in Spectrum Networks’ ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in aerospace lighting.

Located in Delaware, Aloft AeroArchitects specialises in completions, inspections, overhaul, maintenance and auxiliary fuel systems installation for large-cabin, head of state, VVIP and government aircraft. Its campus includes its FAA Part 145 repair station for STC, PMA and ODA engineering services and aircraft systems manufacturing. Aloft is also a Boeing-authorised service centre. The company holds maintenance authorisations and ratings from the FAA, EASA, UAE, GCAA, Bermuda DCA and a variety of other global entities.

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