Icelandair has chosen Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support the component requirements of their upcoming A321LR and future A321XLR aircraft fleets.
FHS will provide a comprehensive 360° Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) service for the Iceland flag carrier, featuring dedicated on-site inventory in Reykjavík, access to global FHS’ pools and a comprehensive component repair service.
The partnership will help ensure Icelandair has part availability and to further enhance aircraft technical performance by maximising fleet operational availability.
Eiríkur Smári Vilhjálmsson, manager at Icelandair’s contracts department, said: “During our negotiations we experienced great communication and professionalism where our specific needs were taken seriously and taken into consideration.
“The contracted service level is very promising and stock locations around the world are ideal for Icelandair’s operations.
“Icelandair also received good references from current FHS customers, which emphasised Airbus’ ability as well as flexibility for smooth operations.”
Delphine Gianoglio, head of Airbus Services Sales Europe, said: “With our mutual interests well aligned in the aircraft, we will continue to be attentive to Icelandair’s operational needs as we accompany them from the entry into service of the first A321LR aircraft and as the fleet grows.”
Icelandair placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLRs in July 2024, making the airline a new Airbus customer. Icelandair is also planning to lease four A321LRs.
The first A321XLR, TF-IAA, joined Icelandair’s fleet in December and a total of four A321LRs are expected to be delivered by summer 2025.
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