Azul Launches Azul TecOps - Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services

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Azul Airlines has launched a new business unit, Azul TecOps, aimed at providing aircraft maintenance and technical services to external clients. This initiative extends the company’s operational expertise to customers in Brazil, Latin America, and globally. Azul TecOps will offer heavy and line maintenance, component repair, and technical consulting services for various aircraft types, including Airbus and Boeing models.

Based at the largest hangar in Latin America, located at Viracopos airport near São Paulo, Azul TecOps features advanced facilities capable of serving multiple maintenance lines. The company is also forming strategic partnerships with OEMs worldwide, indicating a growth strategy focused on expanding its service offerings and customer base.

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• Launch of Azul TecOps expands service offerings to external customers.
• Azul TecOps is based in a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing operational capacity.
• Formation of strategic partnerships with OEMs could lead to increased business opportunities.

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Building on Azul's reputation for operational excellence, Azul TecOps now offers services to external customers

SÃO PAULO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul Airlines has announced the creation of its newest business unit: Azul TecOps. With this move, the company extends its industry leading operational and technical expertise to external customers in Brazil, Latin America and around the world.

With extensive experience supporting Azul's current diverse fleet, the new business unit will provide heavy maintenance, line maintenance, component repair and overhaul, training, and technical consulting services for aircraft types such as the Airbus A320, A321, A330, A350, Embraer E1/E2, ATR 600, and Boeing 737-400F.  In addition Azul TecOps will also offer repairs for aeronautical components such as wheels, brakes, batteries, structures, interiors, avionics, oxygen systems, safety/emergency equipment.  The new business unit is also able to accomplish various other tests and non-destructive inspections.

"Azul is a global leader in customer service and operational excellence.  As the World's Best Airline in 2019 and the World's Most On-Time Airline in 2022 we know what it takes to deliver industry leading reliability" says Flávio Costa, Azul's Technical Vice President. "With the launch of Azul TecOps, we are excited to now bring this expertise to the outside world.  Our 15 year history in supporting Azul's growing and diverse fleet gives us unique operating experience and technical knowhow that we can now deliver to new customers" said the executive.

Azul TecOps is based at Azul's main hangar located at Viracopos airport just outside of Sao Paulo.  This modern facility which is just three years old is considered to be largest hangar in Latin America with a 35,000 square meter footprint.  The hangar boasts capacity to serve three simultaneous lines for heavy maintenance external services.  In addition the MRO complex has 13 workshops to execute services support for a wide range of component, interior and emergency equipment projects.  Several other services such as engine boroscope inspections, aircraft weighing, CVR and DFDR data analysis and placard manufacturing are also provided.

Azul TecOps secondary facility in Belo Horizonte, at Pampulha airport also offers smaller hangars for aircraft maintenance services. Altogether this facility has a 14,000 square meters footprint with four simultaneous lines of heavy maintenance to service the ATR, Embraer 195 E1, Boeing, and Pilatus fleets.

The new business unit is forming strategic partnerships with OEMs around the world and looks forward to many new partnerships in the near future.  To find out more about Azul TecOps or to contact us please visit our homepage. 

About Azul 

Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) is Brazil's largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, with more than 900 flights per day to more than 150 cities. With an operational fleet of more than 160 aircraft and more than 14,000 crew members, Azul flies more than 300 direct regional, domestic and international routes. In 2022, Azul was named the most on-time airline in the world, according to the OnTime Performance-OTP Review report by Cirium - the world's leading reference for operational data in the aviation industry. In addition, in 2020, Azul was elected the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice, being the only Brazilian carrier to be awarded with both prestigious industry recognitions. For more information, visit https://ri.voeazul.com.br/ 

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SOURCE Azul Airlines

FAQ

What services does Azul TecOps offer?

Azul TecOps offers heavy maintenance, line maintenance, component repair, and technical consulting services for a variety of aircraft types.

When was Azul TecOps launched?

Azul TecOps was launched on April 20, 2023.

Where is Azul TecOps located?

Azul TecOps is located at Viracopos airport, near São Paulo, Brazil, and also has a secondary facility in Belo Horizonte.

What aircraft types does Azul TecOps service?

Azul TecOps services include aircraft types such as Airbus A320, A321, A330, A350, Embraer E1/E2, ATR 600, and Boeing 737-400F.

Is Azul TecOps forming partnerships?

Yes, Azul TecOps is forming strategic partnerships with OEMs around the world to enhance its service offerings.