Recognized worldwide for its expertise on a wide range of APU solutions, EPCOR is happy to welcome yet another new customer onboard. An exclusive contract was signed with China Eastern Airlines, entrusting EPCOR with the support of the APS5000 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) equipping the airlines’ fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Press release
Eastern Airlines Technic Co., Ltd. selects EPCOR for its Dreamliner APU maintenance
Paris, Amstelveen, November 07th, 2022
EPCOR, the AFI KLM E&M center of excellence for the repair of APUs and pneumatic components, will support China’s second-largest carrier for its Boeing 787 fleet fitted with Pratt & Whitney APS5000 APUs.
“We decided to work with EPCOR for the maintenance of these APUs because of the extensive experience of its engineering teams, its state-of-the-art workshop and the adaptability of its customer-focused solutions.”
Song Shaokun
General Manager of Eastern Airlines Technic Co., Ltd.
“We are deeply honored by this new contract. China Eastern Airlines and the Air France-KLM Group share a longtime valued partnership; this maintenance contract takes our partnership to new heights.”
Dominik Wiener-Silva
Managing Director of EPCOR
About Eastern Airlines Technic Co., Ltd.
Eastern Airlines Technic Co., Ltd. (EASTEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. Holding CAAC, EASA, FAA and CAAS certifications, EASTEC is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 12,000, EASTEC offers comprehensive aircraft maintenance support for airlines, ranging from line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure and landing gear overhaul, as well as the management, repair and supply of aircraft components. EASTEC supports more than 700 commercial aircraft of the mother airlines and provides maintenance solution and support to more than 100 operators worldwide.
About China Eastern Airlines
One of the three major airlines in China, tracing its origins back to the first squadron established in Shanghai in January 1957, and is the first Chinese airline to be listed on the New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets. As a member of SkyTeam Alliance, CEA has extended its flight network to 1,036 destinations in 170 countries and regions via close cooperation with SkyTeam Alliance member airlines. The annual passenger turnover of CEA exceeds more than 130 million, ranking in the top 10 among global airlines. Eastern Miles members can enjoy the membership benefits of SkyTeam's 19 member airlines and more than 790 airport VIP lounges worldwide. CEA operates a modern fleet of over 730 aircraft, which is one of the youngest fleets of any major airline worldwide. In recent years, CEA has successively launched new routes along the Belt and Road, and plays a positive role in building a Silk Road in the air.
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