EPCOR announced a 15-year extension to its Air Canada auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance contract at MRO Americas. The deal covers APS5000 units on Air Canada’s Boeing 787 fleet, extending a partnership that began in 2014 to a total of 25 years.
This long-term commitment ensures sustained reliability and operational excellence for Air Canada’s widebody operations. EPCOR, the AFI KLM E&M center of excellence for APU and pneumatic repairs, will provide comprehensive fleet support.
The agreement underscores EPCOR’s expertise in APS5000 maintenance, mirroring recent deals like Riyadh Air’s APU contract that includes on-wing support and predictive maintenance via the Prognos platform. Air Canada, operating 58 Boeing 787s, has deepened ties with AFI KLM E&M through a separate 10-year component support pact.
Long-duration contracts like this stabilize supply chains and reduce downtime risks in a market where APU agreements typically span 5-8 years. EPCOR’s focus bolsters Air Canada’s efficiency amid fleet expansion.