Jet Parts was recently named a Dassault classic authorized dealer, allowing the company to offer parts for legacy Falcon jets. “We’re at NBAA (Booth No. 5909) not only to maintain existing relationships but to meet new operators and explain the benefits of using Jet Parts services to help improve operating costs,” said Danny Suber, vice president of sales and marketing. “Now as a classic Dassault dealer, we are able to offer OEM quality parts at a discount.”
Jet Parts is one of three companies that have been named in Dassault Falcon’s classic authorized dealer program. Bob Fantozzi, senior manager of Dassault Falcon Spares, said the OEM is focused on ensuring the satisfaction of legacy Falcon operators that fly the Falcon 10, 20 and 50. The program is designed to increase parts availability while decreasing costs.
According to Suber, Boca Raton, Fla.-based Jet Parts not only buys factory new parts from aircraft manufacturers but also purchases excess inventory from corporate flight departments.When a flight department acquires a new aircraft or closes its doors, JPI purchases excess inventory and then invests money to bring the parts back up to OEM specs (overhauled or repaired).JPI’s $35 million inventory includes airframe parts, hydraulic systems, avionics, wheels, brakes and engine components.
Suber sees the parts business at a crossroads “Many operators focus so much on pricing that they forget the big picture, which is safety and quality.We look to form a relationship with clients who care about those two factors.I wouldn’t get on an airplane knowing that the parts were purchased from the cheapest bidder.That is what differentiates our clientele and us. We are not the cheapest, but in the long run we will help clients not only maintain the value of their aircraft, but also maintain pedigreed parts on that aircraft as well.”
Suber added, “Our core business is dealing in OEM-certified parts that have an FAA 8130 tag so we know it’s been overhauled to OEM specifications. It’s a good investment; our customers find that we can provide them with OEM-quality parts while saving an average of 30 percent or more off the original OEM price.”
