Jetstar Pacific to source A320 components from AFI KLM E&M
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Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific has struck a long-term deal with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) under which the latter will provide component support for Jetstar Pacific’s Airbus A320 aircraft.
Under the contract, AFI KLM E&M will also provide Jetstar Pacific with repair services and a spares pool to ensure spare parts and necessary materials are ready for maintenance and repair work.
The deal will take effect this month.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nguyen Quoc Phuong, General Director of Jetstar Pacific, said the cooperation with AFI KLM E&M, a leading partner in the air industry, will bring significant improvements in maintenance costs and duration, thus help the airline create more timely and comfortable flight experience for customers.
Jetstar Pacific, with two major shareholders of Vietnam Airlines and Qantas of Australia’s Qantas Airway, now has a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 planes, which is expected to increase to 30 by 2021.
According to Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President of AFI KLM E&M, the contract between Jetstar Pacific and AFI KLM E&M marks the beginning of a long-term cooperation between the two sides and affirms the strong presence of the company in Asia.
AFI KLM E&M has been providing support for nearly 2,000 planes operated by 200 airlines across the world.
Questions & Answers
Q.What services will AFI KLM E&M provide to Jetstar Pacific under this new agreement?
What services will AFI KLM E&M provide to Jetstar Pacific under this new agreement?
AFI KLM E&M will provide component support for Jetstar Pacific's Airbus A320 aircraft. They will also offer repair services and maintain a spares pool to ensure parts are available for maintenance and repair work.
Q.When does this new deal between Jetstar Pacific and AFI KLM E&M become active?
When does this new deal between Jetstar Pacific and AFI KLM E&M become active?
The agreement between Jetstar Pacific and AFI KLM E&M is scheduled to take effect this month. This means the component support and repair services will begin almost immediately.
Q.Who are the primary owners of Jetstar Pacific, and what is their current fleet size?
Who are the primary owners of Jetstar Pacific, and what is their current fleet size?
Jetstar Pacific's two major shareholders are Vietnam Airlines and Qantas of Australia’s Qantas Airway. The airline currently operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 planes.
Q.What does Jetstar Pacific expect to achieve by partnering with AFI KLM E&M?
What does Jetstar Pacific expect to achieve by partnering with AFI KLM E&M?
Jetstar Pacific anticipates significant improvements in both maintenance costs and duration. This cooperation aims to help the airline offer a more timely and comfortable flight experience for its customers.
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