Tigerair expands PBH contract with AJW Group
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Australian low-cost airline Tigerair has extended Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) contract with AJW Group. AJW Group specializes in the global management of aircraft spares.
The company has been providing an integrated component pooling, repair and logistics support program to Tigerair since 2014. The PBH agreement covers Tigerair’s fleet of A320 aircraft.
Under the support program, AJW will satisfy the airline’s material requirements across a variety of component groups including airframe and engine LRU’s, major assemblies, wheels and brakes, auxiliary power units (APU), thrust reversers and consumables.
Tigerair is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne with two additional established service bases at Sydney and Brisbane Airports. Tigerair operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft, across 21 domestic routes out of 12 destinations around Australia.
Christopher Whiteside, chief executive officer of AJW Group said: “Tigerair was AJW’s first major contract in Australia and our work over the past five years has demonstrated the Group’s strength across the Australasia region.”
Over the past five years, AJW Group has successfully delivered improved operational efficiency and cost savings, which according to AJW Group, are ‘key focus areas for the airline’.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific aircraft types are covered by the extended Power-by-the-Hour contract?
Which specific aircraft types are covered by the extended Power-by-the-Hour contract?
The Power-by-the-Hour agreement covers Tigerair’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The article does not mention if the Boeing 737 fleet is included in this specific contract extension.
Q.What type of support does AJW Group provide to Tigerair under this agreement?
What type of support does AJW Group provide to Tigerair under this agreement?
AJW Group provides an integrated component pooling, repair, and logistics support program. This includes material requirements for airframe and engine LRUs, major assemblies, wheels, brakes, APUs, thrust reversers, and consumables.
Q.How long has AJW Group been providing services to Tigerair in Australia?
How long has AJW Group been providing services to Tigerair in Australia?
AJW Group has been providing services to Tigerair since 2014, making this extended contract a continuation of a five-year relationship. Their initial contract with Tigerair was their first major one in Australia.
Q.What benefits has AJW Group reportedly delivered to Tigerair through their partnership?
What benefits has AJW Group reportedly delivered to Tigerair through their partnership?
According to AJW Group, their work over the past five years has successfully delivered improved operational efficiency and cost savings for Tigerair. These are noted as key focus areas for the airline.
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