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AAR has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Air Canada to provide airframe maintenance services for the airline’s Airbus A320 series aircraft.
The LOI calls for AAR to perform regularly scheduled airframe maintenance and modifications that will enable Air Canada to efficiently maintain its approximately 89 Airbus narrow-body aircraft. The two companies are said to be finalizing the terms of a five-year agreement, which would see the work to continue through September 2017.
The maintenance will be initially completed at AAR’s facility in Miami, Fla., but is planned to be moved to AAR’s new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Duluth, Minn., over the next year.
“Air Canada is a flagship carrier in North America with a reputation for excellence and providing a superior flight experience for its passengers,” said Dany Kleiman, Aviation Services Group Vice President – Repair and Engineering. “Our team is excited about contributing to Air Canada’s efficient operations and the LOI is an important step forward as we prepare to provide multiple services that will enable the airline to operate its fleet safely while maintaining their high levels of passenger service.”
