Kellstrom Aerospace has signed a multi-year agreement with Spirit Airlines in which Kelstrom will provide technical advisory and end-of-life advisory services while Vortex Aviation will supply engine hospital shop and field services maintenance for Spirit Airlines’ V2500-A5 engines. Vortex Aviation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kellstrom Aerospace.
Kirk Thornburg, Spirit Airlines’ Vice President of Fleet Management, said: “Spirit Airlines operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, and we look forward to adding the technical expertise of Kellstrom Aerospace and Vortex Aviation in a variety of support services as we continue to deliver the best value in the sky.”
John McKirdy, SVP of Kellstrom Technical Services Group, said: “We at Kellstrom Aerospace and Vortex Aviation are extremely proud to enter into a long-term partnership with a premier airline like Spirit Airlines. KTSG will provide flexible and cost-effective technical advisory/end-of-life services and through Vortex Aviation, will provide engine maintenance services in support of Spirit Airlines’ V2500-A5 engines covered under maintenance agreements.”
As a part of the agreement, Kellstrom will provide a variety of technical support services, including the option of on-site shop visit support, aimed at reducing Spirit’s maintenance costs and supporting the transition of Spirit’s fleet by optimising the value realised from the retirement of end-of-life assets.
