China’s Hainan Airlines selected Collins Aerospace’ FlightSense agreement to reduce repair time and cost on its Boeing 787 fleet. As a part of the contract, Collins will provide the air management and electric power systems on Hainan Airlines’ B787 fleet of 40 aircraft. Collins will also continue to provide Hainan Airlines with MRO services at a reduced cost.
Mike Yue, regional director, customer & account management at Collins Aerospace, said: “This is a significant contract for Collins and Hainan Airlines as we begin a new support relationship for their B787s, a milestone for FlightSense in China. We look forward to providing more comprehensive MRO services to ensure the health of Hainan Airlines’ fleet and increased operational efficiencies.”
Wang Qi, General Manager of the Procurement Department of Hainan Airlines said, “Hainan Airlines will benefit from the dedicated services from Collins Aerospace.”
According to Collins, the FlightSense agreement is a tailored maintenance program designed for Hainan Airlines’ unique operational requirements, to ensure the availability of Hainan Airlines’ maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) supply chain management.
This new agreement is an expansion of a 30-year-old partnership with a total of 185 aircraft on multi-platforms till 2025.