LE BOURGET, France, June 17,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and International
Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's largest airline groups,
signed two agreements at the Paris Air Show today that will provide
key services for IAG's British Airways, including parts for the
airline's Airbus A320 family and its Boeing 777 fleet.
With the first agreement, Boeing will furnish British Airways
with its Component Services Program where Boeing and its partners
will own, manage, and maintain a global exchange inventory of parts
for the airline's A320 and A320neo aircraft. This agreement - the
first of its kind for Boeing – will open convenient access to parts
for British Airways, which operates an extensive route network.
British Airways has also signed an agreement for three Landing
Gear Exchanges for its 777 fleet. Through the program, operators
receive an overhauled and certified landing gear from an exchange
pool maintained by Boeing, with stocked components and supporting
parts shipping within 24 hours.
"We are proud to have the opportunity to serve British Airways'
needs regardless of platform," said Ihssane
Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales &
Marketing for The Boeing Company. "In partnership with our partners
and repair providers, we look forward to leveraging the strength of
our global supply chain's aftermarket resources to support British
Airways and help them operate even more efficiently."
Following the signing of these new services agreements, Boeing
and IAG held a deferred ceremonial signing to celebrate its order
for 18 777X airplanes. Earlier this year, IAG placed firm orders
for 18 777-9 aircraft and 24 options for British Airways. The
airline selected the 777X, the world's largest, most efficient twin
aisle jet, as part of its long-haul fleet modernization program,
joining a group of leading global carriers that have selected the
new 777X.
The firm order by IAG puts the 777X at 364 orders and
commitments from more than eight customers. Production of the 777X
began in 2017, with first flight expected later this year and first
delivery expected in 2020.
International Airlines Group (IAG) operates 582 aircraft and
serves 268 destinations, carrying 113 million passengers in 2018.
It is the parent company of Aer
Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. The company supports commercial and
government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs
more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a
global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership,
Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for
its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
Contact:
Paul Bergman
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Media Relations
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
206.724.7292
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SOURCE Boeing