Prospective start up airline Global Airlines has taken another step towards being an operational airline after signing an agreement with German MRO Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) to prepare and maintain its sole Airbus A380 which is currently stored at Prestwick Airport.
Global Airlines signed the contract yesterday which will see EFW carry out airframe heavy maintenance on the ex China Southern A380 which was purchased from hi-fly Malta.
In a statement EFW said it “will be responsible for all scheduled maintenance, including mandatory inspections and component replacements.” Works will commence at EFW’s Dresden facility during the fourth quarter of the year.“
once the maintenance and flight preparation is complete the A380 then having a cabin refit ready for operations which Global hopes will begin in 2025.
Global Airlines is the idea of James Asquith who thinks he sees a gap in the transatlantic market from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) using high density aircraft. There 380 will have a three class layout with between 450-470 seats.
Destinations touted by Global include New York and Los Angeles putting in direct competition with Heathrow based British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, both well-established Airlines in the transatlantic market.