Mro Business Today 01 06 2021
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FL technics establishes itself as One-stop-shop MRO with addition of new service Pg04 Aeroflot becomes the new operator of A320neo in Russia Pg10 French Navy orders couple more H160s for search and rescue ops Pg15 JUNE 01ST, 2021 Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ319neo’s increasing market demand enoit Defforge, ACJ President said, “We bined with fuel and navigation and landing are delighted to win another order for charges and as a direct consequence, it also theB ACJ319neo. Customers will enjoy travel- has a much more favorable CO2 footprint. ling in the spacious cabin whilst flying Over 13,000 Airbus aircraft have been intercontinental routes. The ACJ319neo has delivered worldwide, supported by a globe- Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) robust reliability. Customers will as well spanning network of spares and training has won an additional benefit from a higher passenger capac- centers, giving corporate jet customers ACJ319neo order with an ity with exceptional comfort and similar unmatched support in the field. Airbus undisclosed customer, operating costs to traditional business jets corporate jet customers also benefit from highlighting the market because of more cost-efficient maintenance, services tailored to their particular needs, appeal for this aircraft that training, and better value.” such as the “one call handles all” corporate offers a unique flying ex- With the ability to fly eight passengers jet customer care center (C4you), custom- perience with its spacious 6,750 nm/12,500 km or 15 hours, the ACJ- ised maintenance programmes and the ACJ cabin and intercontinental 319neo will bring much of the world within Service Centre Network. range. The ACJ319neo will nonstop range. Deliveries of the ACJ319neo Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) offers the most be equipped with CFM started in 2019 and three are already in modern and comprehensive corporate jet International’s LEAP-1A en- operation with three customers. family in the world, giving customers the gines. 12 ACJ320neo Fam- The ACJ319neo is part of the ACJ320neo greatest choice of unique, customisable and Family, featuring the most spacious cabins of spacious cabins, allowing them to select the ily customers have now any business jet, while being similar in size comfort they want in the size they need – placed a total of 16 orders to competing large-cabin aircraft. The ACJ- offering them a unique flying experience. including six ACJ319neo. 320neo Family also delivers similar operating More than 200 Airbus corporate jets are costs thanks to its lower maintenance and in service on every continent, including training overheads – part of its airliner heri- Antarctica, highlighting their versatility in tage – deliver a similar total cost when com- challenging environments. www.mrobusinesstoday.com 1 JUNE 01, 2021 MRO NEWS Collins Aerospace expands maintenance and engineering contract with Air China Collins Aerospace is expanding its longstanding support agreement for Air China’s aircraft fleet to in- clude next-generation Boeing and Airbus aircraft and additional aircraft systems. The new agreement signed with Ameco, a leading aircraft maintenance and engineering cooperation that supports Air China’s fleet builds on the existing support agreement for avionics onboard all of the airline’s Boeing and Airbus aircraft. China and Collins Aerospace. By working together with Ameco, we will reduce Air China’s operational risk, maximize its reliability and most importantly, keep its fleet flying safely.” Mr. Chen Lun, CEO of Ameco, added, “This contract is the result of significant strategic cooperation between Collins Aerospace, Air China and Ameco. As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a complex market situation and we sin- nder the newly expanded power by Air China will receive OEM-quality re- cerely hope this agreement can provide the hour program, Collins Aero- pairs, parts and upgrades which provide increased safety, cost savings and the spaceU will support Air China’s next- confidence in the safety and reliability necessary support for Air China’s fleet. generation platforms, along with its ex- of Air China’s aircraft. We look forward to working together isting aircraft. In addition to Air China’s Craig Bries, vice president and general throughout the next ten years.“ avionics, Collins Aerospace will also manager, Avionics Service and Support Collins Aerospace, Ameco and Air support the sensors and fire protection for Collins Aerospace said, “This contract China have more than a decade of expe- equipment onboard Air China’s fleet. expansion demonstrates the trusting rience working together under previous With the performance-based contract, and successful relationship between Air maintenance agreements. Malaysia Airlines extends contract with AFI KLM E&M for component solutions for Boeing 737 fleet Malaysia Airlines have extended their contract with AFI KLM E&M for tailored component solutions including MBK, pool, repair and logistics for their Boeing 737 fleet. The component support solutions provided to Malaysia Airlines are carried out through the Component Services Program (CSP) which is jointly operated by AFI KLM E&M and Boeing. The services include component repair and access to AFI KLM E&M’s local and main spare parts pools, located in Kuala Lumpur and Amsterdam respectively. alaysia Airlines Group Chief Opera- tions Officer Ahmad Luqman Mohd AzmiM said, “The support implemented by AFI KLM E&M for our fleet of 737-800s stands out both for its service quality and responsiveness to fulfilling our needs for specific component services and support to ensure operational continuity, so it was a logical decision to extend our cooperation.” KLM E&M EVP, Ton Dortmans said, “We are delighted to see that Malaysia Air- lines has maintained and even extended its trust in AFI KLM E&M services. This network built around local facilities on aircraft manufacturer, as well as the compo- testifies to the quality of our services our clients’ doorsteps.” nent availability solutions deployed in prox- and emphasizes our ability to provide The high quality of the CSP, which com- imity to Malaysia Airlines’ facilities, have so solutions backed by a global logistics bines expertise of an Airline-MRO and the far given full satisfaction to the airline. www.mrobusinesstoday.com 2 JUNE 01, 2021 MRO NEWS Austrian Airlines selects StandardAero for MRO services for Pratt & Whitney 2300 APUs Austrian Airlines has selected StandardAero to continue providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s Pratt & Whitney Canada APS 2300 auxiliary power units (APUs). This exclusive multi-year contract extends a long-running relationship between the two companies since StandardAero signed its initial APS 2300 support agreement with Austrian in 2007. nder the agreement, StandardA- ero will continue to provide MRO servicesU for the APS 2300 APUs equip- ping the fleet of Embraer E195 regional aircraft operated by Austrian. Standar- dAero’s Maryville, Tennessee location, which is an OEM-approved Authorized Repair Facility (ARF) for the APS 2300, provides Austrian with customized MRO programs offering maximum support and flexibility to meet the airline’s spe- cific operational needs. Philipp Muzatko, APU Propulsion here at StandardAero is excited to extend its status as Austrian’s exclusive APS 2300 Engineer for Austrian Airlines, said, “The support provider under this multi-year agreement. We appreciate the confidence propulsion team at Austrian Airlines shown in us by the airline through this contract renewal, and look forward to con- is pleased to continue the partnership tinuing supporting Austrian and its passengers with reliable APU support services with our reliable and long-term partner for many years to come.” StandardAero. StandardAero has been StandardAero was the first independent service provider for the APS 2300 APU, our APS 2300 APU MRO partner since its OEM-trained technicians providing customers with the most comprehensive, 2007 and meets the high technical stan- experienced and approved service in the industry. As a Pratt & Whitney Canada dards of Austrian Airlines with every Authorized Repair Facility, StandardAero offers numerous benefits to APS 2300 op- redelivered APU.” erators, including full access to OEM technical support and documentation, full OEM Lewis Prebble, President of Airlines and warranty processing, full access to rental bank assets, component repair and LRU Fleets for StandardAero said, “The team capabilities, and coordinated repair development with OEM authorization. HAECO Hong Kong completes first Airbus A330F C-Check for Air Hong Kong HAECO Hong Kong recently completed its first Airbus A330F he close partnership between HAECO and Air Hong Kong dates back to C-Check for Air Hong Kong. T2004 when HAECO began providing light maintenance services for the Air The aircraft is one of five A330 Hong Kong fleet. In addition, HAECO provides an array of services including freighters that Air Hong Kong comprehensive technical assistance, certificate of release to service (CRS) and has introduced to its fleet to meet AOG support for Air Hong Kong. growing cargo demand. Based in HAECO Hong Kong currently holds approvals from multiple authorities around the world for all major and commercial aircraft types. The MRO will Hong Kong, the freighter airline continue to ensure the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, and on- currently operates nine Airbus time performance to provide best-in-class aircraft maintenance services for A300-600F and five Airbus A330- customers