Satair has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO). The agreement aims to expand their long-term Integrated Material Services (IMS) programme, including material support for the Airbus A350 platform.
This move builds on the successful performance of IMS since its launch in 2022. It also deepens a strategic partnership that began in 2008, when Satair and GAMECO signed their first material support contract.
The new LOI will bring all existing support services together under one comprehensive, exclusive IMS framework. This consolidation will improve efficiency and simplify operations across multiple aircraft types.
The planned expansion focuses on boosting operational performance and cost control. By upgrading to a unified IMS structure, GAMECO will benefit from faster access to materials and smoother logistics. The service combines locally consigned expendable materials with Satair’s global stock network. This ensures immediate availability while reducing overall operating costs and capital expenditure.
In addition, a dedicated Satair team will be based on-site to work closely with GAMECO’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
Andy Lee, Managing Director of Satair China, said: “This LOI is a testament to the long-term strategic relationship we have forged with GAMECO. The planned expansion is a direct result of the strong performance and confirmed savings delivered by our partnership, which has ramped up considerably since the introduction of IMS in 2022.”
He added: “We are providing GAMECO with a foundation for simplified operations and optimised efficiency, ready to boost their growing A350 support capabilities.”
The exclusivity of the agreement covers expendable materials for the Airbus A350, A330, and A320 platforms, reinforcing Satair’s position as a key global support partner.
