Astronics CSC Appoints HAECO as its Exclusive Component Services Provider in Asia Pacific for IFEC Products
September 04 2018 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
The partnership will provide a regional
component service and repair center to support inflight
connectivity products for Asia Pacific airline customers
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and
semiconductor industries, announced today that its wholly owned
subsidiary Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification has
entered into a long-term agreement with Hong Kong Aircraft
Engineering Company Limited (HAECO Group). Under the agreement, the
two companies will establish a service center to provide Astronics
and its airline customers with Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) services
in China and Asia Pacific.
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Astronics CSC is working with HAECO to
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In accordance with the agreement, HAECO Group subsidiary HAECO
Component Overhaul (Xiamen) Ltd. will establish a fulfilment center
to provide specialized engineering and component services,
including test, maintenance and repair of Astronics CSC’s Summit™
inflight connectivity LRUs. HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen)
offers extensive experience as the authorized repair center for a
wide range of component OEMs, with a proven track record of serving
component repair needs of airlines in the region.
Astronics CSC selected HAECO Group for this partnership because
of the company’s comprehensive aircraft engineering and maintenance
operations in the Asia Pacific region. “As our Summit line of IFEC
products experiences increasing demand in the Asia Pacific and
China markets, we sought a partnership to enable a regional
component service and repair center to deliver localized support
for these customers,” said Michael Kuehn, President of Astronics
CSC. “We’re happy to announce the appointment of HAECO and look
forward to continuing to strengthen this relationship.”
Clement Au, General Manager of HAECO Component Overhaul
(Xiamen), said, “We are excited to begin a business partnership
with Astronics CSC. With our combined technical expertise and vast
experience, we are confident that the Component Services Centre
will provide reliable, high quality in-flight entertainment and
connectivity (IFEC) product maintenance services to airlines in the
Asia Pacific region.”
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification serves as the
experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and
connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. The Company
specializes in connectivity hardware, integration engineering, and
certification services. Together with other Astronics subsidiaries,
Astronics CSC offers the most complete set of IFEC hardware
solutions available from a single vendor.
About Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
(“HAECO”)
The HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aircraft
engineering and maintenance service providers. The Group provides a
comprehensive range of services encompassing Airframe Services,
Line Services, Cabin Solutions, Private Jet Solutions, Fleet
Technical Management, Inventory Technical Management, Component
Overhaul, Aerostructure Repairs, Landing Gear Services, Engine
Services, Parts Manufacturing and Technical Training. The HAECO
Group consists of 17 subsidiaries and affiliates, employing around
17,000 staff in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and the United
States. The HAECO Group is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange (stock code: 00044).
For more information on HAECO Group, visit www.haeco.com
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries with proven,
innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test
technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50
years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused
solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe
manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers and
Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and
innovation of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions,
visit Astronics.com.
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