In a significant operational advancement, Global Airlines and the Portuguese Hi Fly have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development and maintenance of the four Airbus A380 planes that the new British airline has decided to purchase.
Hi Fly, which has the distinction of being the first airline in the world to acquire the Airbus A380 in the secondary market, will leverage its experience with this model to work with Global Airlines, not only in readiness for service but also in the aspiration to offer customers an experience aboard the largest passenger plane in the world.
The immediate focus for both companies will be the Entry into Service (EIS) and Return to Service (RTS) processes for Global Airlines’ first plane, anticipated in the coming months. However, both parties will seek ways to further strengthen their collaboration.
James Asquith, CEO and founder of Global Airlines said they have “waited a long time to make this announcement. From the beginning, at Global Airlines, we wanted to work with the most prominent and experienced partners, and Hi Fly is precisely that.”
“The highlight for us is that the Hi Fly team knows the A380 inside out, and their knowledge of maintenance and technical acceptance will be crucial for our first aircraft; all these are critical phases before starting the implementation of our new interiors and other essential components of our service proposal and passenger experience. We are proud to collaborate with Hi Fly and I see boundless potential in this partnership,” he added.
For his part, Antonios Efthymiou, CEO and director of Hi Fly, said that as soon as James and his team introduced Global Airlines to the world, they were thrilled to be part of the reinvention of the A380. His passion for the A380 and belief in its potential to revolutionize the flight experience for passengers is shared throughout our organization. It’s evident there’s great synergy between both.”
