Avianca, according to the contract, will have access to Safran Nacelles’ shared pool of nacelles end-items and will also benefit from the OEM-guaranteed MRO solutions at Safran Nacelles.
Safran Nacelle, an expert in the assembly of aerostructures such as thrust reversers, has signed a 4-year agreement with Avianca, the flag carrier of Colombia. According to the agreement, Safran Nacelle will provide support for the nacelles of Avianca’s Airbus A320neo fleet powered by the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines. 17 Avianca Airbus A320neo aircraft under the contract are already being serviced by Safran. The deal is the result of Avianca having plans to rapidly grow its fleet.
Alain Berger, Executive Vice President – Customer Support & Services, Safran Nacelles said, “I am delighted that Avianca is strengthening its trust in Safran Nacelles for their A320neo nacelle fleet, following their first contract announced in 2019. We are fully committed to delivering services that meet Avianca’s needs for their new generation aircraft.”
Avianca, according to the contract, will have access to Safran Nacelles’ shared pool of nacelles end-items. The airline will also benefit from the OEM guaranteed Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions at Safran Nacelles repair station in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America.
Albert Pérez, Vice President Maintenance, Avianca said, “We know that punctuality is one of the most relevant attributes for our customers, and our priority at Avianca is to deliver on-time departures. In that sense, this agreement not only ensures the availability of our assets, but also enhances our ability to react through Safran Nacelles’ strategic stocking locations. This agreement will also help us to keep our aircraft in flight, where they need to be and without disruptions, while at the same time being more efficient in terms of maintenance.”
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Safran Nacelles’ repair services and spare resources are part of the company’s trademark NacelleLife support program, which ensures responsive, cost-effective and high-quality services that keep airliners in operational condition while minimizing costs. CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE.
