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Abdelouahab El Fettouhi joins Spairliners as a new Managing Director and CEO
Component specialist for Embraer E-Jet family changes its management team

Hamburg, Germany – March 14, 2024 – Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, proudly announces the appointment of Abdelouahab El Fettouhi as its new Managing Director and CEO, starting from March 1, 2024. He joins Michael Vollrath, who remains Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, as both jointly head the executive board of the leading component provider in the E-Jets after sales market. Abdel brings a wealth of expertise to Spairliners, having previously held several key positions at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, which enables him to lead Spairliners into the next phase of innovation and operational excellence.
From Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Leading Spairliners
With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Abdel has made significant contributions across various key roles, including Customer Support Director, Middle East Sales Director, Technical Sales Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Purchasing Manager. His extensive knowledge and experience in the aviation industry play a pivotal role in driving Spairliners' ongoing success.
Abdel holds a master’s degree in engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers and an advanced Master's degree from ESSEC Business School. His academic background, coupled with hands-on experience, provides him with a unique blend of skills beneficial for navigating the complexities of the aviation service industry.

“I am honored to be appointed Managing Director and CEO of Spairliners and I look forward to starting this new role within the Spairliners family. The aviation industry and our MRO business are amid a significant transformation, presenting various challenges that call for additional efforts and groundbreaking innovative solutions to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Co-leading such an agile and dynamic company is an exhilarating venture as we consistently evolve to optimally address our customers' evolving needs."

A New Chapter at Spairliners

Abdel succeeds Benoît Rollier as Managing Director and CEO. Under Abdel's leadership, Spairliners is set to continue its legacy of delivering exceptional component services for the Embraer E-Jet family, with a renewed focus on strategic growth and customer satisfaction.

“I would like to express my gratitude to Benoît for his outstanding achievements. I aspire to contribute to Spairliners with the same commitment and effectiveness that he has demonstrated over the years, building upon the solid foundation he has established."

About Spairliners:
Spairliners GmbH was founded in 2005 as a joint venture equally owned by Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Lufthansa Technik, with its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. The company specializes in component services for the Embraer E-Jet Family, including the E170/175 and E190/195 series. Its offerings encompass a range of services from a single source, enhanced by engineering expertise. These services include component access, home base stock lease, stand-alone repair, and assets optimization, along with tooling.

As a leader in Integrated Component Care, Spairliners has become a trusted supplier to world-renowned airlines, such as Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, HOP!, and Lufthansa CityLine. The company also operates logistic hubs in Paris, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Munich to support its global operations.

In 2015, Spairliners expanded its reach into the Americas by opening a sales office in Miami, FL. This extension led to the establishment of a warehouse and logistics hub in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which now supports the company’s customers in the region, along with AOG and ad-hoc exchange clients.

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Spairliners Gears Up for MRO Americas 2024: A Beacon of Innovation in Aircraft Maintenance
The aviation industry is on the brink of a major shift. Spairliners is gearing up to leave its imprint at MRO Americas 2024, a leading event for MRO professionals. This transformation signifies a new era in maintenance, repair, and overhaul processes. Spairliners is poised to showcase its latest advancements from booth 1623. It will provide to attendees an exclusive glimpse into the future of aircraft maintenance solutions.

Spairliners, has established itself as a pioneer in the field of aircraft maintenance. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans from advanced MRO services to innovative fleet management solutions. Additionally, Spairliners has been instrumental in enhancing the operational efficiency and reliability of airlines worldwide. Known for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Spairliners continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in aviation maintenance.

What to Expect at MRO Americas 2024

MRO Americas 2024 is more than just an event. It's a convergence of the industry's brightest minds and most innovative companies. For Spairliners, booth 1623 will serve as a platform to demonstrate its expertise and share knowledge. It will engage with stakeholders across the aviation spectrum. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Discover Innovative Solutions: Spairliners will unveil its latest services and technologies designed to address the complex needs of today's aviation industry. From next-generation component support to comprehensive fleet management, the offerings showcased will highlight Spairliners' role in driving efficiency and sustainability in aircraft maintenance.

Engage with Industry Experts: The team from Spairliners will be on hand to discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in aviation MRO. Through one-on-one consultations and interactive presentations, attendees can gain valuable insights and explore potential solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Experience Interactive Demonstrations: Live demonstrations will provide a firsthand look at Spairliners' capabilities, from advanced diagnostics tools to state-of-the-art repair processes. These sessions are designed to illustrate how Spairliners' solutions can enhance aircraft operability and reduce maintenance costs.

Networking Opportunities: MRO Americas 2024 offers an unparalleled opportunity for networking, and Spairliners' booth will be a focal point for connecting with industry peers, potential clients, and strategic partners. The event is an ideal platform for fostering collaborations and exploring new business avenues.

Why MRO Americas 2024 is a Must-Attend Event

For professionals involved in the aviation maintenance sector, MRO Americas 2024 offers an invaluable opportunity to stay abreast of industry developments. Attendees can discover innovative solutions and engage with leading experts during this event. Spairliners, with its forward-looking approach and dedication to excellence, embodies the spirit of innovation that drives MRO Americas. By visiting booth 1623, attendees will not only witness the future of aircraft maintenance but also be part of a community dedicated to advancing the aviation industry as a whole.

Conclusion

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Spairliners remains at the forefront, offering cutting-edge solutions that redefine aircraft maintenance. MRO Americas 2024 is the perfect stage for Spairliners to showcase its expertise. And for attendees to discover how they can leverage these advancements for their operations. Make sure to mark your calendars and join Spairliners at booth 1623 for an event that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

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As we are approaching MRO Americas, AviTrader MRO Magazine has caught up with Spairliners' CEO, Thies Möller, who shares insights about the broad range of component services the company supports for #Embraer aircraft and the growth potential he sees in the market. Further, Taco Stouten, Head of Sales at Spairliners, gives his view on the MRO market developments in North America as the regional aircraft utilization rate has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Read the full articles here.

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13 January 2022

Hamburg, Germany / Wroclaw, Poland (January 13, 2022) – Collins Aerospace in Wroclaw, Poland has been awarded a first-time support agreement for evacuation slides by Spairliners, an independent component aftermarket service provider specialized in the support of the E-Jet aircraft family. Under the agreement, Collins will provide full test and inspection of evacuation systems, as well as repair, modification and replacement services. The operational and technical engineering support from the Collins Wroclaw facility offers efficient, fast and reliable services for all qualifying component and repair work, including access to loan and exchange units.

“This agreement ensures that the fleet of more than 200 E-Jets supported by Spairliners are maintained with the quality and consistency in evacuation slide service that Collins can provide,” said Sean Lyons, Vice President of business development for Collins Aerospace. “With spare parts available and dedicated teams specializing in Collins’ evacuation systems, our MRO network can quickly and efficiently finalize repairs, returning aircraft to service in a timely manner.”

"We are looking forward to enhancing our network of partners and providers through this new partnership with Collins. This is part of our permanent search, within the MRO system, for the best solutions for our customers.  Spairliners’ agreement with Collins will ensure the timely supply of such critical parts as evacuation slides. Combined with our unique expertise in supply chain, engineering and smart inventory management, Collins' agility and experience will result in higher availability, faster turnaround times and thus better service for our customers," said Benoît Rollier, Spairliners' Managing Director and CFO.

The agreement was originally signed during the MRO Europe in Amsterdam and the 50^th repair together was now celebrated during a site visit at the Collins Aerospace facility in Wroclaw, Poland.

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Spairliners visiting the shop of Collins Aerospace in Wroclaw, Poland to celebrate their 50th repair together.

From left to right:

• Arash Edris Zadeh | Sr. Manager, Business Development | Interiors Service & Support | Collins Aerospace
• Krzysztof Mazur | Specialist, Customer Service | Wroclaw MRO | Interiors Service & Support | Collins Aerospace
• Benjamin Gabrielle | Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions | Spairliners
• Danuta Lipinska | Supply Chain Expert & Demand Planner | Spairliners
• Paweł Gontkiewicz | Operations Associate Director | Wroclaw MRO | Interiors Service & Support | Collins Aerospace
• Wojciech Kozar | Senior Manager, Customer Service | Wroclaw MRO | Interiors Service & Support | Collins Aerospace
• Małgorzata (Gosia) Ląg | General Manager | Wroclaw MRO | Interiors Service & Support |  Collins Aerospace

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11 January 2022

Spairliners, an independent component aftermarket service provider specialized in E-Jet aircraft family, and Austrian Airlines sign a flight hour agreement to extend the component support for Austrian Airline’s E-Jet fleet.

Hamburg, Germany / Vienna, Austria (11 January 2022) – Austrian Airlines and Spairliners have signed a long-term flight hour agreement to extend their business relationship for the component support of Austrian Airline’s E-Jet fleet. Austria’s leading airline currently operates 17 Embraer E195 aircraft. The contract includes access to Spairliners’ comprehensive component pool, repair services via their extensive maintenance network across the globe, logistics, as well as a dedicated on-site stock at Austrian Airline’s home base at Vienna Airport.

“We are very pleased to be selected by Austrian Airlines as their preferred partner for component support of their E-Jet fleet. At Spairliners, we provide our customers with reliable, future-oriented solutions that are fully customized to their requirements at very competitive terms. The renewal of our contract proves that our commitment to provide the best possible support to Austrian Airlines during the pandemic, with scalable solutions to suit their needs, further strengthened our long-standing, successful relationship", says Taco Stouten, Head of Sales and Marketing at Spairliners.

“Spairliners has proven to be a very reliable and competent partner to us, and we therefore continue to put our trust in them to provide full component support for our E-Jet fleet. We appreciate the flexible solutions and high level of collaboration they offered during the pandemic and look forward to working together with Spairliners in the future”, says Wolfgang Dielacher, Head of Strategic Procurement Technics at Austrian Airlines.

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9 November 2021

Spairliners, a leading Component Support supplier, and Fokker Services, an Independent Aerospace Service Provider, have entered a new partnership.

Hoofddorp / Hamburg, November 9, 2021 – Spairliners and Fokker Services finalized this long-term agreement during MRO Europe 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Fokker Services team will perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for a variety of line replaceable units (LRUs) related to power generation, bleed air valves, starters, and avionics for the Embraer E-Jet Family.

Menzo van der Beek, CEO of Fokker Services, said: “Fokker Services and Spairliners have a shared mission: to provide highly reliable aftermarket services for customers worldwide. We are delighted to be chosen by Spairliners to support their global component support solutions. With decades of repairs expertise, the team at Spairliners can count on our support for this range of critical components. At Fokker Services, we are continuously expanding our MRO capabilities, especially for Embraer aircraft, and we look forward to offering our strong repair solutions to Spairliners in the years to come.”

Benoît Rollier, Managing Director and CFO of Spairliners, added: “We are especially happy to further strengthen our supplier network with a partner that has established expertise and repair facilities both in Europe and in the United States. Our collaboration with Fokker Services will help us to further increase the efficiency of our operations through better turn-around times and higher availability. Combined with our unique expertise in supply chain, engineering, and smart inventory management this will enable us to provide the best services to our customers, in particular as we are looking forward to expand in the Americas.”

All units will be repaired in-house at Fokker Services’ facilities in the Netherlands and the United States. Both shops feature state-of-the-art technology, such as the eddy current dynamometer test stand, electric test stand, generator test stands, and more, to ensure complete reliability. By utilizing the extensive experience in repairing these units at both shops, Fokker Services can offer cost-effective solutions on both continents.

Spairliners and Fokker Services signing the MRO Component Support Agreement at MRO Europe 2021

From left to right: Benjamin Gabrielle (Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions at Spairliners), Menzo van der Beek (CEO of Fokker Services), Benoît Rollier (Managing Director & CFO at Spairliners), Roland van Dijk (CEO of Fokker Services)

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René Popp, Head of Engineering and AOG Desk at Spairliners, joins AviTrader Monthly MRO Magazine's Keith Mwanalushi for the discussion on how used serviceable materials (USM) are creating an opportunity to help aircraft operators and MROs reduce costs while maintaining operational efficiency.

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15 June 2021

Spairliners welcomes new Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

Hamburg - Effective 1st June, Spairliners has welcomed a new member to its management team - René Popp assuming the role Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

As the new Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk, René Popp is bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to Spairliners, after having worked at Airbus as well as SAFRAN, where he was overseeing business units in commercial, technical and contractual negotiations as Director of Customer Relations. “We are excited to welcome René to the Spairliners family. He has led a wide variety of corporate and customer projects to success and will be of great value as we further develop our engineering expertise and asset management strategies” states Benoît Rollier, CFO and Managing Director of Spairliners. René will be taking over from Francois de Larambergue, who will take on a new role within Spairliners’ shareholder, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.

The new appointments will support an internal reorganization aimed at increasing the focus on market demands and efficiency in a rapidly changing business context. As part of these efforts, Jens Rehder has been appointed Head of Finance & Account Management, adding the leadership of the account management team to his existing responsibilities. Benjamin Gabrielle takes on the responsibility of procurement and supplier contract management, as he is appointed Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions.

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25 February 2020

The independent market leader in integrated component care for the Airbus A380 signs a framework agreement with the world’s largest A380 operator.

Dubai / Hamburg – Emirates and Spairliners signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) to provide component aftermarket solutions for Emirates’ A380 fleet.

Thies Möller, Managing Director, and CEO of Spairliners commented: “Providing component care for the world’s largest fleet of A380 aircraft is a milestone achievement for Spairliners. Emirates is one of the world’s leading international airlines and we are very proud to cooperate with Emirates. We are looking forward to building a strong relationship with Emirates and to prove our competence by providing highly reliable, cost-efficient and qualitative services.”

Ammar Al-Zaben, Emirates’ Vice President Procurement Aircraft, added: “Component support for any aircraft is critical. But the complexity is multiplied many times over when it’s for the largest passenger aircraft – the A380s, and specifically for us, as we are its largest operator. Our association with Spairliners will further strengthen the support, service and reliability for our A380s, the flagship of our fleet, which will translate to optimized operations and a better customer experience.”

Cornelius Dalm, Head of Sales, Account Management and Marketing of Spairliners sees the collaboration with Emirates as proof of Spairliners’ ability to further grow in the A380 market. The GTA with Emirates proves that there is still tremendous potential for component care services for the A380 and that Spairliners is well-positioned to serve operators of this aircraft type through its long-standing expertise, proximity to the airline business as well as significant in-house repair capabilities.

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25 October 2019

In order to further strengthen its supplier network and add more flexibility to its operation, Spairliners collaborates with additional MRO providers in the future.

Hamburg / Paris  – Spairliners, the OEM independent market leader in Europe for Integrated Component Care for the Embraer E-Jet family in Europe, agreed to expand its MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) network via collaborating with new partners. The new partnerships with Inflite MRO Services Ltd, based in Southend/ UK and Ateliers Bigata, a specialist in the maintenance of pressurized safety components, headquartered in Bordeaux/ France, will extend Spairliners’ repair capabilities and add more flexibility and agility to Spairliners existing supplier network over the next years.

Spairliners’ Benoît Rollier with Inflite’s Christoffer Creutz

Benoît Rollier, Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Spairliners said. “We look forward to direct and new partnerships within the MRO ecosystem in order to benefit from the specialized repair capabilities of the selected supplier. These new agreements with experienced and certified MROs will complement our in-house repair capabilities via Lufthansa Technik AG and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance will increase our flexibility and help us to further increase our efficiency and cost position in the market.”

The Spairliners and Ateliers Bigata Teams at the MRO Europe 2019

Benoît Rollier, Oleg Petrovski, Sébastien Gaffet, Baptiste Sorin and Thomas Naulleau

Spairliners is furthermore in concrete discussions with Equip’Aero Services, an MRO specialized in hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electro-mechanical systems, landing gears, to add them to their production network.

Spairliners’ Florian Zander and Benoît Rollier with Equip’Aero’s Sales Team

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