Aftermarket supplier of aircraft wheels and brakes, TP Aerospace, has been awarded a Land For Less (LFL) programme from Australian airline, Skytrans.

The programme will cover the airline’s first A319, as well as all additional Airbus aircraft, which are expected to be introduced to the airline’s fleet over the coming years.

The airline’s first A319 marks an important step in the company’s strategic vision to grow its fleet and enhance its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) offering to the Australian market.

With Skytrans’ new aircraft addition, TP Aerospace will provide safe and reliable component management in support of Skytrans’ passenger, cargo and business operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Skytrans’ deputy managing director, Marijus Milasius, said: “As we commence ACMI operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific with Airbus aircraft, it’s imperative to have credible and trustworthy maintenance partners in place. We’re delighted to be working with TP Aerospace who already have a strong footprint in Australia as well as being specialists in the types of aircraft we are bringing into service, including the A319 we have recently welcomed for operations across the region.”

Service and support will take place from TP Aerospace’s MRO sites in both Melbourne and Brisbane to match Skytrans’ rapid expansion plan.

TP Aerospace’s first Australian located wheel and brake maintenance and warehouse facility opened in Melbourne in 2016, later expanding with an additional facility in Brisbane in 2023.

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