1.2. The aviation industry survey
A surveyof 283 aviation companies was conducted
and 62% replied. It revealed that manyco mpanies were
seeking alternative concepts such as MRP. Eight airline
operators and 15 maintenance service organizations
acknowledged the implementation of MRP. The
responding companies varied in geographical location,
size and method of operation. The preponderance
of companies were from Europe (72) and North
America (43).