Spairliners at MRO Americas 2025

20 Years. One Big MRO Moment.

A sustainable booth, a legendary warm-up, and a brand-new rubber duck—here’s what went down in Atlanta.

From April 8–10, the aviation industry gathered at MRO Americas in Atlanta—and Spairliners was right at the heart of it. With a fresh, sustainable booth design, we marked the start of our 20th anniversary year. Our updated look reflects not just who we are today, but where we’re headed: innovative, responsible, and always customer-focused.

To kick things off, we hosted an unforgettable warm-up party with our partners from Total Aviation and Lokad—thank you to everyone who joined us!

Throughout the event, we had inspiring conversations, met new faces, and strengthened valuable relationships within the MRO community. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by—it was a pleasure exchanging ideas and exploring future opportunities together.

And yes, the Spairliners rubber duck made a comeback in a special 20-year edition. If you spotted it, you know it’s already a collector’s item.

Check out our event impressions on LinkedIn and get ready for what’s next—we’re just getting started.

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Enhancing Service Ahead of MRO Americas 2025

At Spairliners, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Fort Lauderdale warehouse. This strategic move allows us to better serve our customers in the American market by ensuring a robust inventory of aviation parts.

We have significantly increased our parts inventory at the Fort Lauderdale warehouse to ensure that a wide range of components is readily available. This expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing service efficiency and reducing lead times for our clients in the region.

With even more parts arriving soon, our proactive approach ensures that we can meet the growing demands of the aviation sector in the Americas. This expansion aligns with our goal to provide unmatched service quality and support to our customers.

As we prepare for MRO Americas 2025, our focus remains on strategic growth and operational excellence, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in the aviation industry.

Looking for reliable component availability? Get in touch and see how we can keep your fleet flying!

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Spairliners at MRO Americas –

Let’s Talk Component Support!

Meet our team in Atlanta from April 8–10 and explore our component support solutions.

Spairliners will be exhibiting at MRO Americas 2025, taking place from April 8–10 in Atlanta. As a leading provider of component support solutions for E-Jet and A380 aircraft, we look forward to connecting with industry professionals and discussing how we can optimize fleet performance together.

Visit us at Booth 1302 to meet our experts and learn more about our tailored solutions.

We are ready to discuss smart component support solutions for your fleet. Whether you’re looking to optimize availability, or streamline logistics, our team has the expertise to support your operations.

We’re also excited to share impressions from our legendary warm-up event—stay tuned for more!

Let’s connect in Atlanta—see you at MRO Americas!

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Spairliners Opens New Warehouse in Dubai:

Expanding Support for A380 Operators

Last week marked a significant milestone for Spairliners as we officially opened our new warehouse in Dubai! This expansion enhances our ability to provide efficient and reliable support for A380 operators in the region, ensuring critical components are readily available where they are needed most.

The warehouse opening was celebrated during MRO Middle East 2025, where our team engaged with industry partners and explored the latest trends shaping the future of aviation maintenance. This strategic move was made possible through our strong partnership with Eightwings, whose expertise and collaboration have been instrumental in bringing this project to life.

Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to exchange valuable insights, strengthen partnerships, and showcase our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The opening of our Dubai facility reflects our dedication to agility and customer-centric solutions in an evolving MRO landscape.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this milestone and to our partners who continue to support our growth. We look forward to further enhancing our services and contributing to the efficiency and reliability of airline operations worldwide.

Stay connected for more updates as we continue to expand our global footprint and optimize our support solutions!

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Abdelouahab El Fettouhi joins Spairliners as new Managing Director and CEO

Component specialist for Embraer E-Jet family changes its management team

Hamburg, Germany – March 14, 2024 – Spairliners, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, proudly announces the appointment of Abdelouahab El Fettouhi as its new Managing Director and CEO, starting from March 1, 2024. He joins Michael Vollrath, who remains Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, as both jointly head the executive board of the leading component provider in the E-Jets after sales market. Abdel brings a wealth of expertise to Spairliners, having previously held several key positions at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, which enables him to lead Spairliners into the next phase of innovation and operational excellence.
From Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Leading Spairliners

With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Abdel has made significant contributions across various key roles, including Customer Support Director, Middle East Sales Director, Technical Sales Manager, Supply Chain Manager, and Purchasing Manager. His extensive knowledge and experience in the aviation industry play a pivotal role in driving Spairliners' ongoing success.

Abdel holds a master’s degree in engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers and an advanced Master's degree from ESSEC Business School. His academic background, coupled with hands-on experience, provides him with a unique blend of skills beneficial for navigating the complexities of the aviation service industry.

“I am honored to be appointed Managing Director and CEO of Spairliners and I look forward to starting this new role within the Spairliners family. The aviation industry and our MRO business are amid a significant transformation, presenting various challenges that call for additional efforts and groundbreaking innovative solutions to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Co-leading such an agile and dynamic company is an exhilarating venture as we consistently evolve to optimally address our customers' evolving needs."

A New Chapter at Spairliners

Abdel succeeds Benoît Rollier as Managing Director and CEO. Under Abdel's leadership, Spairliners is set to continue its legacy of delivering exceptional component services for the Embraer E-Jet family, with a renewed focus on strategic growth and customer satisfaction.

“I would like to express my gratitude to Benoît for his outstanding achievements. I aspire to contribute to Spairliners with the same commitment and effectiveness that he has demonstrated over the years, building upon the solid foundation he has established."

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15 June 2021

Spairliners welcomes new Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

Hamburg - Effective 1st June, Spairliners has welcomed a new member to its management team - René Popp assuming the role Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk.

As the new Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk, René Popp is bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to Spairliners, after having worked at Airbus as well as SAFRAN, where he was overseeing business units in commercial, technical and contractual negotiations as Director of Customer Relations. “We are excited to welcome René to the Spairliners family. He has led a wide variety of corporate and customer projects to success and will be of great value as we further develop our engineering expertise and asset management strategies” states Benoît Rollier, CFO and Managing Director of Spairliners. René will be taking over from Francois de Larambergue, who will take on a new role within Spairliners’ shareholder, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.

The new appointments will support an internal reorganization aimed at increasing the focus on market demands and efficiency in a rapidly changing business context. As part of these efforts, Jens Rehder has been appointed Head of Finance & Account Management, adding the leadership of the account management team to his existing responsibilities. Benjamin Gabrielle takes on the responsibility of procurement and supplier contract management, as he is appointed Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Solutions.

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