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LONDON- Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture between Singapore Technologies Engineering (Known as ST Engineering) and Airbus will provide airframe heavy maintenance services for Global Airlines at its Dresden, Germany facility.
With this Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) re-enters the Airbus A380 maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market.
Photo: Global AirlinesGlobal Airlines A380 Maintenance
Global Airlines, a London-based carrier launched in 2023, plans its inaugural flight for 2025. EFW’s contract with Global Airlines focuses on facilitating the entry of the airline’s first A380 into commercial service.
The company will handle all scheduled maintenance, including mandatory inspections and component replacements.
EFW’s involvement in A380 MRO extends beyond Global Airlines. The company has secured orders from additional customers and plans to expand its A380 maintenance operations starting in 2025.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) CEO Jordi Boto expresses enthusiasm for supporting Global Airlines’ first A380 aircraft. Boto anticipates the return of more A380s to active service, signaling optimism for the aircraft’s future in commercial aviation.
Global Airlines CEO and founder James Asquith highlights the company’s progress over the past year. Asquith emphasizes the airline’s advancements in developing its business proposition, establishing partnerships, building its team, and preparing for operations. He characterizes the partnership with EFW as a significant milestone in Global Airlines’ journey.
Asquith plans to visit Dresden to personally observe EFW’s maintenance work on the A380.
Photo: AirbusLaunch Delay by 2025
Global Airlines postponed its inaugural flights until at least 2025. Initially targeting a launch in the spring or summer of 2024, the airline has revised its timeline.
In late April, Global Airlines acquired its first Airbus A380, which was ferried from California to Scotland. The aircraft, now stationed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GLA), is undergoing significant refitting and maintenance to prepare for service.
The company is preparing for its next growth phase, which includes recruiting for senior positions, investing in bringing its first A380 back into service, and advancing plans to acquire additional aircraft.
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