Kuehne + Nagel has signed a three-year logistics contract with Singapore Airlines for the retrofit project of 14 A380 aircraft.
Under the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel comprehensively manages the components – collecting them from suppliers and transporting them to a certified logistics center in Singapore dedicated to the aviation industry. All cargo is stored there, its quality is checked, and then it is assembled and delivered to the hangar staff on a just-in-time and just-in-sequence basis.
– The A380 retrofit project is one of the most prestigious projects in the aviation industry due to its massive scale and technical complexity. We are excited to partner with Singapore Airlines. Our innovative KN InteriorChain solution is the foundation for the A380 fleet retrofit and provides aerospace customers with a truly comprehensive approach to their logistics needs while meeting rigorous industry requirements. We created and launched the KN InteriorChain service as a comprehensive end-to-end logistics solution, fully covering the aircraft interior lifecycle – said Erik Goedhart, Senior Vice President Aerospace at Kuehne + Nagel.
Thanks to certified systems, optimized processes, and experienced experts, the KN InteriorChain solution allows companies to focus on ensuring the highest installation standards and interior upgrades. Kuehne + Nagel has committed to delivering parts on schedule to both the production line and the MRO hangar. With the KN InteriorChain solution, over 300 aircraft have already been refurbished and are returning to service according to planned schedules.