Safran Signs 9-Year Support Contract with Japan Airlines for A350 Fleet
Japan Airlines has signed a nine-year "Support By the Hour" (SBH) contract with Safran, covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, with services starting on January 1, 2026. This contract integrates offerings from four Safran companies: Safran Landing Systems, Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electrical & Power, and Safran Ventilation Systems.
The SBH agreement includes maintenance, repair, component pooling, logistics management, and local support in Tokyo. Safran will manage logistics and transportation of components, utilizing real-time data and analytics to anticipate maintenance needs and enhance component availability. This collaboration aims to improve operational efficiency and service quality for Japan Airlines' fleet, marking a new model for airline support in the Asia-Pacific region.
