AirAsia X, Unilode renew partnership until 2027
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Unilode Aviation Solutions and medium-, long-haul carrier AirAsia X have extended their full-service ULD management partnership until 2027.
The two have been working together since 2009 and the partnership has been renewed twice in the past 14 years. Unilode manages the ULD supply for AirAsia X’s current fleet of 14 A330 aircraft. The carrier will acquire three more widebody aircraft by the end of this year with plans to grow further over the next few years.
AirAsia X currently flies to 19 destinations and the ULD repairs are carried out in Unilode’s global MRO network, mainly located in the Asia-Pacific region, to reduce turnaround times and increase asset availability.
“Unilode has flexibly adapted to our changes in ULD types and met our ongoing ad-hoc demands to enable AAX to increase cargo revenues amongst other key deliverables,” commented Captain Suresh Bangah, chief operating officer of AirAsia X.
Unilode, who claims aa strong presence and customer base in the Asia-Pacific region, said it will continue to strengthen its position in the region with new customers and MRO expansion in the coming months.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new duration of the partnership between AirAsia X and Unilode?
What is the new duration of the partnership between AirAsia X and Unilode?
The partnership between AirAsia X and Unilode has been extended until 2027. This renewal means the two companies will continue working together for at least the next three years.
Q.How many aircraft does AirAsia X currently operate, and how many are they planning to add?
How many aircraft does AirAsia X currently operate, and how many are they planning to add?
AirAsia X currently operates a fleet of 14 A330 aircraft. They plan to acquire three more widebody aircraft by the end of this year, with further growth expected over the next few years.
Q.Where are the ULD repairs for AirAsia X carried out?
Where are the ULD repairs for AirAsia X carried out?
ULD repairs for AirAsia X are carried out within Unilode's global MRO network. These facilities are mainly located in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to reduce turnaround times and improve asset availability.
Q.What benefit did AirAsia X's COO highlight regarding their partnership with Unilode?
What benefit did AirAsia X's COO highlight regarding their partnership with Unilode?
Captain Suresh Bangah noted that Unilode has adapted flexibly to changes in ULD types and met ad-hoc demands. This enabled AirAsia X to increase cargo revenues, among other key deliverables.