Global Airlines has announced it has signed a multi-million Euro deal with global MRO specialist Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW). EFW will be performing the base maintenance inspection that will enable the return to commercial service of the new carrier’s first fully acquired aircraft.
Global Airlines says the carrier is currently working closely with Airbus and various other partners on the planning that will enables its 9H-GLOBL aircraft to fly to Dresden in the coming weeks. After the work has been carried out, the aircraft will then continue its journey repositioning once more within Europe to undergo an extensive cabin refurbishment. Global Airlines says it is planning the first commercial operations to start in 2025.
In Dresden, the aircraft will undergo all necessary maintenance, including mandatory inspections and component replacements before its interior overhaul. Extensive return-to-service work has already been carried out as the aircraft continues its journey back to the skies.
James Asquith, CEO and Founder of Global Airlines said: “Joining forces with EFW is the next significant step in our quest to seeing our first A380 in the sky. 9H-GLOBL’s journey back to the skies has taken yet another significant step forward and I am excited to see our first aircraft fly to Dresden for this work to progress. We have overcome significant hurdles over the past 12 months, and we are now very much advancing our proposition, partnerships, team and operational readiness and our partnership with EFW is the latest giant leap forward. I am looking forward to being in Dresden and seeing the work underway.”
Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW said: “Given our years of experience in servicing the A380, we are excited to re-establish our MRO activities for this unique aircraft. We look forward to supporting our new customer Global Airlines with its first A380 and seeing more aircraft of this type back in the sky.”
