Dublin, Ireland — Altitude Engineering, the Dublin-based aircraft maintenance provider, has signed a long-term agreement with Xiamen Air to deliver scheduled line maintenance services for the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner operations at London Heathrow Airport. The contract covers scheduled flight operations commencing in September 2026.
Under the agreement, Altitude will provide routine line maintenance checks and defect rectification to ensure the on-time performance of Xiamen Air’s B787 Dreamliner fleet as it launches its new route between London and Xiamen.
A growing force in European line maintenance
Altitude has rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s most reliable independent line maintenance providers. With operations spanning major European airports, the company supports a diverse portfolio of international passenger and freight carriers and specialises in high-quality, responsive, and cost-effective maintenance solutions for widebody and narrowbody fleets.
Altitude’s Heathrow operation has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by sustained demand from short-haul and long-haul operators seeking dependable technical support at one of the world’s busiest international hubs.
Altitude Engineering welcomes Xiamen Air
James Keable, Head of Commercial at Altitude Engineering, said:
“We are delighted and honoured to be selected as the line maintenance provider for Xiamen Air at London Heathrow as they launch their new route between London and Xiamen. Welcoming Xiamen Air to our operation is a fantastic milestone for us. This partnership allows us to further strengthen our exposure to airlines in the region while successfully adding to our customer portfolio at Heathrow, which continues to grow year on year at a steady sustainable rate.
Our team is highly focused on delivering the reliable, top-tier support Xiamen Air needs to ensure a smooth operation, and we look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship with them.”
Xiamen Air praises Altitude’s professionalism and collaboration
Wenxiang Zhong, European Line Maintenance Division, Xiamen Air, commented:
“Over the past month of intensive preparation and close collaboration, working alongside such a professional, responsive, and dedicated team at Altitude has given us immense confidence as we launch our new service into London Heathrow. Their support across pre-arrival planning, technical readiness, and operational coordination has been exceptional.
We have no doubt that our inaugural flight operations will run seamlessly and successfully. Our sincere thanks to the entire Altitude team for their extraordinary efforts, strategic guidance, and unwavering commitment throughout this process.”