ST Aerospace and AirAsia Bhd have signed a 10-year agreement for component repair management maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) for the low-cost airline's Airbus A320 aircraft. <\/p>\n
In a joint announcement today, ST Aerospace and AirAsia Bhd said the agreement is worth approximately US$80 million (US$1 = RM3.19). <\/p>\n
ST Aerospace is currently supporting AirAsia on an existing MBH programme for 100 A320 aircraft. With this contract, ST Aerospace, will effectively support 175 of AirAsia's A320 aircraft. <\/p>\n
AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said through high aircraft utilisation and paramount importance placed on flight safety and quick turnaround time, the low-cost carrier has managed to achieve high efficiency in operations to keep costs low.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, ST Aerospace President Chang Cheow Teck said the company is honoured to further its partnership with AirAsia. He added that the contract marks a 10-year partnership between St Aerospace and AirAsia. <\/p>\n
ST Aerospace first provided AirAsia's fleet of five Boeing 737-300 aircraft with component rotable management and support services in 2002. -- Bernama<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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