RYANAIR ENTERS 5 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GOODYEAR
FOR BOEING 737-800 TYRES
Ryanair, Europe's No. 1 low fares airline, today (Wednesday, 12th January 2005) announced that it has entered into a 5 year agreement, with an option for a further 5 years, with Goodyear Nederland B.V., Aviation Tires to provide tyre delivery and maintenance for the entire Ryanair fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft as per 1st January 2005.
This all inclusive tyre maintenance contract includes the delivery of new tyres and the repair and overhaul of aviation tyres, which supply the current Ryanair fleet of 66 Boeing 737-800 next generation aircraft and the 96 firm aircraft orders and up to 123 options to be delivered over a period up to 2009.
Commenting on the Goodyear Aviation Tires agreement today, Michael Hickey, Ryanair's Director of Engineering said:
"We are delighted to have entered into this exclusive initial 5 year agreement with Goodyear for the provision of aviation tyres for our fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Goodyear Aviation Tires is an accepted world class provider of aviation tyres and tyre services, and we have secured an efficient long term low cost agreement for a quality product which will enable us to support our existing and growing Boeing 737-800 fleet."
Mr. Willem Luuk Nijdam, Director of Goodyear Nederland B.V. said:
"We look forward to our long term relationship with Ryanair - Europe's largest low fares airline. Goodyear Aviation Tires is an acknowledged worldwide leader in the provision of new and retreaded tyres and we were able to successfully secure the business of Ryanair by highlighting our extensive record of quality service at competitive prices. We have worked closely with Ryanair to meet their requirements to ensure this program meets the highest international standards of quality and safety. We look forward to developing an even closer relationship with Ryanair over the period of the agreementâ€.
Cheers,
White Cap
