London, June 4th 2015: AirTanker has signed a full component and consumable support contract with AJW Aviation, the leading independent provider of aircraft component optimisation and logistics services. The agreement commenced on May 1st and includes the supply of Main Base Kit from AJW Leasing and is initially to support one A330-200.
AirTanker is the market leading operator of the A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport), a derivative of the proven Airbus A330-200. AirTanker operates a fleet of nine A330 MRTTs in support of the UK Ministry of Defence. Five additional A330-200s will be made available in the military and commercial lease and charter market. The first of these aircraft will be operated on wet lease to Thomas Cook Airlines.
AirTanker selected AJW to complement its established infrastructure and flexibility. The scope of the agreement with AJW commences with the first aircraft delivery, with escalation potential to include the remaining four as they move into commercial service. AJW’s highly experienced logistics and 24/7 support expertise will underpin Air Tanker’s operations in the UK and at overseas destinations.
Tony Carder, AirTanker Services’ Director of Aircraft Leasing, said that the appointment of AJW is a significant step forward in our support of the aircraft and is crucial to support the organisation’s growing capability in the civil leasing arena: “Our in-house engineering teams have taken the aircraft through a full military to civil conversion. We can now rely on AJW’s robust systems and logistical capabilities to deliver on-time-performance and industry standard reliability for us and our customer. We look forward to working with the team at AJW.”
Boris Wolstenholme, CEO – AJW Aviation, emphasises how AJW can streamline deliveries to line-stations on a global basis: “We have a comprehensive Airbus spares inventory located in strategic hubs around the world and an outstanding component repair and overhaul management process which is led by AJW Technique – to guarantee first class turn times, minimised AOGs and superior warranties that ensure dispatch reliability. Consumables management from AJW simplifies matters even further for AirTanker by reducing the inventory they need, cutting costs and administration.”
AJW Group is a world leading specialist in the supply, repair and lease of commercial aircraft spare parts, including services in aircraft engines, aircraft inventory management; power-by-the-hour and pooling support; consignment stock; global 24/7 AOG; component maintenance and overhaul; consumable supplies; logistics and freight management. AJW offices are based in London, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Montreal and Miami with further inventory hubs across Europe, Asia and North America. www.ajw-group.com
