LE BOURGET, France. Boeing June 18th announced services orders and agreements with leading airlines and operators who are tapping into Boeing’s global network of parts and component services to increase their efficiency, reliability and access to supply chain resources.
“We are honored that some of the world’s most capable and efficient operators are placing their trust in Boeing’s large and cost competitive supply network. With more than 13 million parts in our global catalog, we can offer our customers a truly a one-stop shop to support their airplanes and operations,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the parts and services they need, when and where they need them, and removing complexity and costs from their operations,” said Mounir.
Recent supply chain services agreements include:
- LATAM Airlines Group has signed a consumables and expendables services agreement naming Boeing as an integrated supply chain solution provider for global MRO support, which is provided by Boeing, and its subsidiaries Aviall and Boeing Distribution Services (BDSI). Additionally, Boeing will provide LATAM with the combined chemical handling expertise of Aviall and BDSI through an exclusive chemical solution supplier agreement.
- myTECHNIC, the largest private MRO in Turkey, has signed a full parts package agreement that will be supported by Boeing and its subsidiaries Aviall and BDSI.
- Turkish Technic Inc. has signed a 777 Landing Gear Exchange agreement. The program enhances Turkish Technic’s asset and maintenance management. Turkish Technic Inc. will also be a supplier of 737NG landing gear maintenance and a Boeing designated maintenance training provider.
- British Airways (BA), as announced yesterday, has signed its first Landing Gear Exchange agreement for 777-300ER airplanes. The service eliminates the need for operators to contract, schedule and manage the overhaul process, while simultaneously leveraging Boeing’s global supply base and pool of exchange assets. BA has also signed a long-term, off-platform Component Services agreement for its fleet of A320 aircraft. BA is Boeing’s first off-platform Component Services customer.
Additionally announced at the show, Boeing Australia Component Repairs (BACR), a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operator in the Asia Pacific region, has been authorized to repair CH-47 Chinook rotor blades. This latest authorization will allow for the development of local, in-country capability as a means to best serve the region’s customers.
Boeing offers more than 13 million parts in inventory, along with 24/7 technical expertise and support on a broad range of spares issues to its more than 20,000 commercial and government supply chain customers around the globe.
