TP Aerospace, a leading aftermarket supplier of wheels and brakes, has opened a new facility in Brisbane, Australia.
The facility passed its final audit and received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in January 2024. The first wheel was completed and released to service on 6 February.
Peter Luthaus, Regional COO of Oceania for TP Aerospace, said that there are still some “minor adjustments” required for the setup and process. “However, the team and facility will only grow from here, and we look forward to adding more customers in the future.”
The new facility in Brisbane is key to supporting the partnership with Virgin Australia and its expansion in the region while also catering to other customers. In 2023, the aftermarket supplier signed a five-year agreement with the airline covering its full fleet of 737NG and 737 MAX.
“The agreements with Virgin Australia and customers serviced in our Melbourne facility drive a need for adding further capacity in Australia. This way, we can best support Virgin Australia’s future growth, deliver high-class service to other current Programs customers, while also winning additional market share,” added TP Aerospace’s CEO, Nikolaj Jacobsen.
