On Jan. 3, 2012, the business class modifications on 16 Airbus 330-200s of Air China were completed by Ameco Beijing, marking the end of a 6-month lasting project. Ameco will also carry out cabin upgrade on Boeing 777 fleet of Air China starting this summer.

It was the first time for Ameco to carry out cabin modifications on A330-200s. The working areas involved in cabin and entertainment systems, mainly including changes to all seats and floor, overhead bin modifications and passenger service unit reconfiguration. The work started from the end of May 2011 at Ameco's A380 hangar. In order to narrow the layover impact to airline capacity in summer season, Ameco adjusted the layover schedules in advance and optimized the working processes. As a result, the modification TAT of every aircraft was significantly shortened saving a total of 70 days for the project.

Ameco is capable of providing cabin modification on Boeing 737/747/767/777, Airbus 340/330 aircraft and services domestic and international customers with tailored solutions.

Company Profile

Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation, Beijing (Ameco Beijing) is a joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa German Airlines. It was established on Aug. 1, 1989, with Air China holding 60% and Lufthansa 40% of the registered capital of US$187.53 million.

Ameco Beijing provides maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for airframes, engines and components of commercial aircraft. It also offers engineering and logistics services, GSE calibration as well as technical training. Ameco is an MRO provider licensed by CAAC, FAA, EASA as well as many other countries' regulatory authorities and acts as a Designated Modification Design Organization (DMDOR) authorized by CAAC.

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