Swiss helicopter MRO provider, Karen, has acquired an AW139 for disassembly and formed a Consignment Agreement with Horix Aerospace, a spare parts management solutions company, to remarket the materials.
The Consignment Agreement falls under the Horix Trust Consignment Programme and marks the first AW139 disassembly in Switzerland.
“This extended partnership highlights our positive track record with Horix,” said Luca Carlino, Director of Operations at Karen. “It enables us to remain focused on our core helicopter operations and maintenance while relying on a strong partner to manage our spare parts inventory chain. With operating bases in Switzerland and several locations across Europe and Africa, this agreement underscores the efficiency and reliability of our collaboration.”
“We are thrilled to support Karen’s growth and to enhance our inventory of helicopter Used Serviceable Materials (USM) by adding the AW139 platform through our Trust Consignment Programme,” commented Horix Aerospace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marco Taufer. “The past year has been exceptional for Horix, with a growing number of consignment agreements showcasing the mutual benefits of our programme.”
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