Agreement marks significant expansion of Collins' 787 MRO
services in Europe
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:
RTX) business, today announced it has signed a 10-year contract
with Air Europa to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) services for the airline's fleet of 787 aircraft.
Through its FlightSense®
and DispatchSM combined asset and MRO
programs, Collins will supply Air
Europa with onsite support for a number of 787 systems, including
electric power, environmental control, avionics, lighting and
cargo. In addition, Collins will
provide predictive health maintenance through its
Ascentia® software platform and expand its pool of 787 spares
in Europe.
"We are very satisfied with the agreement reached with
Collins as it reinforces the
quality of maintenance already carried out on our 787 fleet," said
Pedro Macías, Air Europa's Chief Technical Officer. "The Dreamliner
is not only our flagship aircraft, but also the benchmark for
operations between Europe and
America. For us, it is key to rely on a supplier with the prestige
and reliability of Collins in a
market as demanding as ours."
"Collins' comprehensive service
plan encompassing assets, logistical support, original equipment
manufacturer-certified repairs and predictive health maintenance
will help Air Europa optimize the performance of its 787 fleet,
while reducing repair time and costs," said Cory May, vice president, Aftermarket for
Collins. "This agreement marks a
significant expansion of our 787 spares pool in Europe, enhancing our ability to support
European airlines and strengthening our global 787 support network,
which includes existing spares pools in Atlanta, Dubai, Singapore, Toulouse, Venlo and Wichita."
Collins' FlightSense and
Dispatch programs offer maintenance agreements tailored to
airlines' specific operational requirements, helping ensure the
availability of parts and high-quality maintenance, repair and
overhaul services. Ascentia, a cloud-based solution, uses advanced
data analytics and machine-learning algorithms to help airlines
improve maintenance operations and increase reliability. Together,
FlightSense, Dispatch and Ascentia are part of Collins' larger MRO ecosystem, combining the
right mix of parts, systems and expertise to deliver smarter, more
effective data-driven services to customers.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for
the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are
dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance
sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort,
mission success, space exploration and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX
pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we
connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses
– Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
About Air Europa
Flying since 1986, Air Europa is a
Spanish airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance. The company's
fleet of 53 aircraft is one of the most modern and sustainable in
the industry, consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 737
aircrafts that guarantee maximum efficiency and comfort for its
passengers. Air Europa flies to more than 55 destinations around
the world and has a strategic position in the Adolfo Suárez
Madrid-Barajas airport hub, connecting Europe and America. The company stands out for
its firm commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation, as well
as for its commitment to innovation through the implementation of
the most advanced technologies for the digitalisation and
optimisation of its processes. In addition, Air Europa offers a
high level of excellence to its passengers and is regularly ranked
among the most punctual airlines in Europe.
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