Airbus Services help Latin American airlines prepare for post-COVID travel

Over the last 18 months, the majority of airlines have been seeking solutions to overcome the unexpected global crisis, and efficiently restart operations post-COVID-19, sometimes through comprehensive restructuring or even changing their business model.

Still others have managed to turn the crisis into an opportunity for growth, capturing market share left by competitors and growing their fleet towards efficient new generation aircraft.

In Latin America and the Caribbean region, not only have airlines undergone changes to their fleets or flight schedules, they have also used this unforeseen pause to optimize their operations, redefine their passenger experience, reduce their cost structure and even accelerate their transition to a more sustainable future.

During these times, Airbus has been accompanying its customers, understanding the needs that go beyond aircraft by offering its comprehensive portfolio of Services that today revolve around five main pillars which cover:

• Core Services supports all Airbus customers to safely and profitably operate their fleet throughout an aircraft’s lifecycle.
• Optimized Aircraft Availability with regional material services provided by Satair and Airbus FHS (Flight Hour Services). Together, these services respond to customer needs ranging from “ad hoc” components on-demand to complete power-by-the-hour solutions with guaranteed service level allowing customers to secure their operations.
• Streamlined Flight Operations relies on Airbus’ simulator footprint and pilot training capabilities largely deployed in Latin America, as well as multiple flight operations and Air Traffic Management solutions from Navblue.
• Enhanced In-Flight Experience brings complete cabin upgrade solutions to adapt customers’ fleet to the latest requirements.
• Powered by Digital pioneers a real technological leap by leveraging Airbus’ unique Skywise platform largely adopted by Latin American customers, unleashing operational efficiency through solutions around maintenance, fleet performance and connectivity.

The Airbus Services offered to customers in the Latin America and Caribbean region share a common purpose --- to further enhance safety in the aviation industry, strengthen relationships with customers and contribute to a more sustainable future.

As Airbus Services’ footprint keeps growing in Latin America & Caribbean, the focus remains on bringing more and more local solutions to the customers in order to offer them a solid competitive advantage and a richer scope with more end-to-end solutions.

For more information:
Olivier Schuler
Services Marketing Director
Airbus Latin America & Caribbean
olivier.schuler@airbus.com