Boeing to supply components for British Airways 787 fleet

British Airways has awarded a contract to Boeing to provide component services for its 787 Dreamliner fleet.

Scope of 12-year deal will include a selected pool of high-value parts to help the airline reduce its inventory management costs.

Boeing GoldCare’s Component Services will provide airlines with materials, engineering and maintenance.

British Airways currently operates eight 787s, and has 34 more aircraft on order.

British Airways engineering director Andy Kerswill said: "This new Boeing service, which provides us with replacement parts quickly and efficiently, will help us to maintain our global 787 flight schedule and continue to deliver a consistently great performance for our customers."

Boeing maintains a pool of items under the component services programme, for replacement within a timeframe determined by the airline.

The company also manages repair, upgrade or warranty services if a customer returns the unserviceable part.

Boeing Commercial Aviation Services sales vice-president Rick Anderson said: "Boeing’s industry-leading services offer a simple way for airlines to reduce the total cost of airplane ownership, giving them a competitive advantage in their markets.

"We look forward to helping British Airways get the best possible performance from their 787 fleet."

The business unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes offers a wide range of customer support and services to more than 12,000 aircraft worldwide, and operates 330 field services offices in 60 countries.

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Image: A British Airways 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Photo: courtesy of British Airways.