AirAsia signs component support deal for A320neo jets
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AirAsia and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has inked a component support agreement for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320neo passenger jets, which is ultimately scheduled to number 304 aircraft.
AirAsia took delivery of its first A320neo on Sept 7 this year in Hamburg.
The contract between the two groups includes component repair services and solutions designed to maximise aircraft availability.
“We are delighted to find a strong partner in AFI KLM E&M and one that is as dynamic as us. Operating a new-generation aircraft at such a large scale requires adaptive, world-class support, and we have the utmost confidence that AFI KLM E&M will be able to provide us with the responsiveness, reliability and performance needed,” said AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes in a statement yesterday.
With its experience of large-scale support, AFI KLM E&M is able to offer maintenance solutions for large fleets like that operated by AirAsia.
“We are very honoured that AirAsia is extending its trust to us by awarding AFI KLM E&M with the support of its brand new A320neo fleet,” said Air France CEO Franck Terner.
AFI KLM E&M currently provides component support for AirAsia’s A330 fleet operated by AirAsia X, its budget long-haul subsidiary.
That support agreement was signed in 2009 and was extended in 2013.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of support will AFI KLM E&M provide for AirAsia's new A320neo fleet?
What kind of support will AFI KLM E&M provide for AirAsia's new A320neo fleet?
AFI KLM E&M will provide component support, including component repair services and solutions to maximise aircraft availability for AirAsia's A320neo fleet. The agreement covers a total of 304 aircraft.
Q.Does AirAsia have an existing relationship with AFI KLM E&M for other aircraft types?
Does AirAsia have an existing relationship with AFI KLM E&M for other aircraft types?
Yes, AFI KLM E&M currently provides component support for AirAsia's A330 fleet, operated by its subsidiary AirAsia X. That previous agreement was initially signed in 2009 and extended in 2013.
Q.What was AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes's opinion of the new support deal?
What was AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes's opinion of the new support deal?
Tony Fernandes expressed delight at partnering with AFI KLM E&M, calling them a strong and dynamic partner. He has confidence they can provide the responsiveness, reliability, and performance needed for their new-generation aircraft.
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