UK airline Thomsonfly has awarded a US$3 million contract to Air New Zealand's engineering services division, ANZES, for the installation of a new in-flight entertainment system and heavy maintenance checks on nine B767-300 aircraft.
"We are delighted with the outcome of what has been a demanding selection process," says Thomsonfly Managing Director Colin Mitchell.
"We needed to be comfortable that our maintenance provider had the technical and organisational skills to complete the programme to the high standards we expect in the timeframe required. We found that provider in ANZES."
The work will be carried out in ANZES' Auckland facility from November 2006 to May 2007 in preparation for Thomsonfly's summer schedule. The first Thomsonfly Boeing 767 arrives at the Auckland base tomorrow (Saturday). The programme covers seven heavy maintenance checks and installation of the latest Panasonic eFX Audio Visual on Demand (AVOD) in-flight entertainment system on five aircraft.
Air New Zealand's general manager of technical operations, Chris Nassenstein, welcomed the contract.
"ANZES has a strong reputation of engineering excellence within our region but we take pride in the fact that Thomsonfly awarded us this contract against global competition."
"We look forward to developing our relationship with Thomsonfly well into the future."
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Thomsonfly
Thomsonfly is part of TUI AG, the largest tourism and travel services group in the world. Thomson is the UK's largest tour operator and Thomson Travel Shops are the UK's biggest travel agency. Thomsonfly has a fleet of 47 aircraft and carries over eight million passengers each year from 20 UK airports to more than 80 destinations in 37 countries. Thomsonfly has been awarded the Investors in People award three times in recognition of its commitment to training and development.
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Engineering Services (ANZES) is the maintenance and engineering division of New Zealand's flagship carrier, Air New Zealand. ANZES performs airframe, engine and component maintenance for the airline and customers from around the world.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Parkes
Communications Manager
Air New Zealand
Ian.Parkes@airnz.co.nz
Ph +64 9255 7238
Ian Ludlow
Technical Director
Thomsonfly
Ian.Ludlow@thomson.co.uk
Ph +44 1588 428 066
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