Airbus engages ‘remote delivery’ initiative to transfer aircraft to customers

Airbus has started capitalising on communications technology and amended logistical procedures to enable delivery of aircraft remotely, allowing it to continue handing over jets to customers despite the restrictive measures imposed by the coronavirus crisis. Pegasus Airlines has received 3 Airbus A320neo-family jets through the remote process – dubbed ‘e-Delivery’ by the airframer – which combines a delegated technical acceptance completion with an electronic transfer-of-title, before the aircraft is picked up for ferry, either by the customer or a third party. “Business continuity is not just a buzz-word,” Airbus head of contracts delivery Alain Vilanove said. “It’s a reality to Airbus.” Vilanove says the airframer had been using the electronic transfer-of-title capability for some 45-50 deliveries over the past year. <br/>