CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitting
from one of the world's largest maintenance, overhaul and repair
(MRO) networks, Air Europa has selected Collins Aerospace Systems,
a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), to provide a
decade of exclusive nacelle MRO services support for the Boeing 787
including lease/exchange services. This long-term agreement extends
an existing 10-year service agreement between the two companies
where Collins Aerospace will carry on supporting the Airbus A330,
Boeing 737, ATR 72 and Embraer E-195 operated by Air Europa and Air
Europa Express.
"Our focus is on perfecting the customer experience, and Air
Europa's decision to entrust us with another decade of its service
needs tells us that we're succeeding in that mission," said
Marc Duvall, president,
Aerostructures for Collins Aerospace. "As a leading OEM and MRO
provider of commercial nacelles, we offer a unique combination of
technical expertise and customizable aftermarket services to meet
each customer's needs."
Air Europa, with its growing fleet of 26 aircraft, is the third
largest airline in Spain and the
latest carrier to entrust Collins Aerospace with providing nacelle
maintenance services, a testament to the company's superior
customer service support and performance. The airline is expected
to expand its current fleet and receive additional Boeing 787s,
which will be covered by this agreement. Support will take place at
Collins Aerospace service centers in Prestwick (Scotland) and Toulouse (France) with approximately 300,000 of combined
shop floor square footage and full lifecycle nacelle support.
Collins Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of
all nacelles on Air Europa's fleet and, as a result, has the
ability to use technical expertise to provide superior maintenance,
repair and overhaul services.
Collins Aerospace has one of the industry's largest global MRO
networks, and has developed a culture of speed and ease by
combining excellent maintenance, repair and overhaul value with
timely customer service and ease of interaction. This network
includes eight strategically located facilities that total more
than 1.2 million square feet of MRO shop space. As a leading OEM of
nacelles for commercial aircraft, the company leverages its deep
technical expertise, product knowledge, and globally dispersed
rotable spares to provide best-in-class aftermarket MRO services
and support.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace
Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the
capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve
customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly
evolving global market. For more information, visit
CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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