Spairliners GmbH, supplier of aircraft component support, announced today changes to its two Managing Directors. The Supervisory Board appointed the former CFO, Sven-Uve Hueschler as new CEO of Spairliners. At the same time, Benoît Crombois has joined the company's management team as Chief Financial Officer. Both directors assumed their role on August 01, 2015.
Sven-Uve Hueschler brings an extensive and successful background in aircraft component MRO to his new position as CEO. Before joining Spairliners in 2013, he handled different positions in strategy and business development at Lufthansa Technik and led strategy execution projects for aircraft component services worldwide.
Benoît Crombois brings along 10 years of management experience in several disciplines like logistics, production and procurement of the MRO industry. Before joining Spairliners, he served as Procurement Director at AFI KLM E&M.
His track record, management expertise and ability to handle highly diverse and complex operations were decisive factors in his favour. "We are very excited to welcome Benoît to the Spairliners management team" says Spairliners' new CEO, Sven-Uve Hueschler. "He brings great experience and thoughtful leadership - a perfect fit for his new role as Managing Director and CFO."
“Joining Sven in managing a highly skilled team like Spairliners is great. I feel honoured to take my new position at this important phase of the company's growth." says Benoît Crombois.
Spairliners
Spairliners is a Joint Venture between Air France (50 percent) and Lufthansa Technik (50 percent). The company supplies all components for the aircraft type Airbus A380 and Embraer E170/175 and E190/195 to airlines. As a market leader in A380 Integrated Component Care, Spairliners provides world-renowned, leading airlines, such as Qantas, Air France, Lufthansa, and Malaysia Airlines to all corners of the world. Its service includes the supply of spare parts, management of logistics and warehousing, as well as the maintenance and repair of the aircraft components. With its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, and its logistic hub in Paris, France, the company reflects the know-how and comprehensive capabilities of proven industry leaders.
AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries and KLM Engineering & Maintenance, which joined forces following the Air France KLM merger, are world-leading multi-product MRO providers with a joint workforce of 14,200, offering comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul and the management, repair and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports more than 1,300 aircraft and serve upwards of 150 major international airlines.
Lufthansa Technik
The Lufthansa Technik Group, with 32 subsidiaries and about 26,000 employees worldwide, is one of the leading manufacturer-independent providers of services for the aviation industry. Lufthansa Technik is licensed internationally as a repair, production and development enterprise. The Group’s portfolio encompasses the entire spectrum of services in the areas of maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and conversion, engines and components.
