South-Korean low-cost airline, T'way Air, has tapped Jettainer to provide unit load device (ULD) management services as it expands its aircraft fleet.
The ULD manager noted that since the start of March, it has been providing containers and pallets for the Seoul-based airline's three new Airbus A330 aircraft and supporting T'way Air's expansion with its efficient ULD management and maintenance services.
The two partners have signed a 5-year contract.
T'way Air growth trajectory
Jettainer noted that T'way will add three leased widebody Airbus A330-300 aircraft to its current fleet of Boeing 737-800s by May and it will provide the airline with a customized ULD fleet and will manage the steering, maintenance, and repair of all units.
"ULDs provided and managed by Jettainer will initially fly on T'way routes between South Korea's Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport. International flights to Singapore and Vietnam are set to follow," Jettainer added.
It noted that by 2025, T'way is also planning to add seven more A330-300s to its fleet and begin medium-haul and long-haul flights to destinations like Sydney, Croatia, and Honolulu.
"We are putting our ULD management services in the best hands by opting for Jettainer's many years of experience and professional services. As we grow our fleet now and in the future, we are deliberately embracing sustainable and cost-efficient ULD solutions so this partnership is an excellent fit with our constant efforts to increase innovation, cut costs, and enhance efficiency," Sung-sup Park, chief cargo external affairs director at T'way Air.
Potential in Asia market
Thorsten Riekert, Jettainer's chief sales officer, meanwhile has welcomed the partnership while noting growth potentials for the company in the region.
"We are active all over the globe and recognize that the Asian market offers significant potential to us, as aviation will continue to grow there in the years ahead," Riekert said.
"Outsourcing ULD services is an especially attractive alternative for expanding airlines like T'way Air as efficient management cuts costs and reduces CO2 emissions," the Jettainer executive added.
