A J Walter Aviation, the inventory management specialist, to support up to fifty four A320s for the Mexican airline, Volaris. The Company has formed a strategic power-by-the-hour alliance with Aveos, the Montreal based repair and maintenance facility, to deliver an advanced integrated inventory solution that will maximise the efficiency of the Volaris fleet which is expanding from twenty one to fifty four aircraft over the next few years.

This new inventory solution is seen by Volaris as a fundamental part of its business focus ensuring it can reach its operational goals of on-time performance and maintenance reliability.  AJW will manage $25m of pool stock located in Memphis and Miami.

AJW is the largest independent supplier of A320 spares worldwide and has the experience and resources to service the Volaris contract with confidence.  Boris Wolstenholme, Commercial Director for A J Walter, outlines the Company’s approach:  “We have always strived to achieve the highest standards and this contract will demonstrate that we are the best at what we do.  We have agreed special performance procedures with Aveos and Volaris to locate and dispatch spares in the shortest possible time.  The infrastructure is in place for a contract of this scale and we have a knowledgeable team who understand exemplary service delivery.

“This contract, combined with our strategic alliance with Aveos, will be the platform to expand AJW’s pooling and logistics solution into the Americas and Canada.  It is our aim to demonstrate to customers how streamlining MRO and spares operations can deliver robust and dependable support to improve airlines’ profitability and reputation.”

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A J Walter Aviation, London, was established in 1932 and awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2002. The Company specialises in the supply, repair and lease of commercial aircraft spare parts; aircraft inventory management; power-by-the-hour; consignment stock; global 24 hour AOG; aviation component maintenance and overhaul; logistics and cost-effective freight management. www.ajw-aviation.com

About Volaris
Volaris is a Mexican high-efficiency airline aimed at offering customers a unique travel experience – starting with the easy ticket purchasing process right through the On-Time Guarantee on all flights. With 20 Airbus A320 family aircrafts, Volaris has the youngest and most modern fleet in Mexico reaching 21 cities across the country. From the start of operations in March 2006, the airline guarantees travellers comfort and reliability delivered by more than 1,400 employees making up the Volaris family and dedicated to strengthening the airline’s commitment to excellent service and single-class treatment in a human way.

About AVEOS
Aveos is a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider of airframe, engine, component and maintenance solutions. From maintenance facilities across Canada and in El Salvador, we provide integrated service solutions to over 100 customers, while focusing on building a robust network of strategic alliances. Approximately 4,500 employees are committed to a tradition of providing world-class quality and expertise to customers across the Americas. To learn more, visit aveos.com