THAI signs flight hour services for Airbus A380
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has signed a 'Flight Hour Services -Tailored Support Package' contract with Airbus to provide aircraft inventory and maintenance support for its A380 fleet.
THAI will become the ninth operator of the A380 when it takes delivery of its first aircraft in the third quarter of 2012. THAI has firm orders for six A380s and will operate the aircraft on its premier routes from Bangkok to Europe.
The contract, which will run for 15 years, provides an extensive scope of A380 line replaceable units and spare parts availability, component repairs, logistics services, and tools availability, as well as APU and nacelle services to Thai Airways. A dedicated Airbus on-site team will assist Thai Airways’ daily spares management ensuring reliable on-time aircraft operations.
“This long-term commitment recognises our confidence in Airbus to deliver the best possible service for our new flagship product. Airbus has developed a customised and tailored offer to perfectly match our operational needs. Having the Airbus supporting our aircraft inventory and maintenance will thus enable us to optimise our A380 daily operations around the world," said Captain Montree Jumrieng, managing director of THAI Technical Department.
To Didier Lux, EVP Customer Services at Airbus, the contract is a real sign of trust and the start of a long term and successful relationship.
