Western Spark

Western Spark is an aircraft parts supplier in Tukwila, Washington. It connects airlines, MROs, operators, OEMs, charter operators, government agencies and aviation training institutions with aircraft components from its own stock and a global supplier network. The company says customers can search more than one million parts from stock and the network, or submit an RFQ and let its team find what they need.

Parts supplied

• Avionics and instruments
• Airframe components
• Landing gear
• Rotables and consumables
• Hard-to-find components located through a worldwide network of manufacturers, distributors and approved vendors, with all sources verified and documentation checked

Services

• Parts sourcing and RFQ handling, with quotes typically within one hour during business hours
• Dedicated account managers
• Worldwide shipping on the customer's preferred carrier and account
• Consignment for suppliers with surplus rotables and excess inventory, including real-time visibility of sales activity, inquiries and market demand
• Flexible terms for suppliers: consignment, outright purchase or exclusive listing

Quality and traceability

Every part is supplied with traceable documentation. The company's quality system meets the requirements of the Aviation Suppliers Association standard ASA-100 and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B, as certified by the ASA.

Insights

The company publishes articles for parts buyers on topics such as airworthiness directives, aircraft parts export compliance and engine MRO supply chain pressures.

Contact

Response: the company says enquiries are answered within 24 hours