26 Aug 2013
WICHITA - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Aftermarket Customer Support (ACS) was recently recognized with the High Performing Partner Award from Cathay Pacific Airways. In 2008, Spirit AeroSystems received a contract to provide overhaul, repair, and modification services for Cathay Pacific Airways' fleet of 777 Trent 800 thrust reversers. The repair work is performed at Taikoo Spirit AeroSystems Composite Co. Ltd., a joint venture with Spirit ACS, HAECO/TAECO and others, in Jinjiang, China. Spirit AeroSystems is the Trent 800 nacelle and thrust reverser original production manufacturer.
"Spirit AeroSystems Aftermarket Customer Support was selected for delivering consistent, high performance in support of our Trent 800 program," said Patrick Low Inn Loong, Procurement Manager, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited.
"Cathay Pacific is a key customer to Spirit's Aftermarket segment," said Mike Williams, VP/GM of Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support. "We are very pleased to receive this award based on our customer's high service standards."
Cathay Pacific currently operates 24 Boeing 747, 49 Boeing 777, 37 Airbus A330, and 11 Airbus A340 airplanes. Cathay Pacific also has 80 firm orders for additional Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Sourced: TravelDailyNews