Boeing Shanghai and Virgin Atlantic Sign Five-year Agreement for Boeing 787 Heavy Maintenance Services

Singapore, September 17, 2025 – Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd (Boeing Shanghai) and UK based Virgin Atlantic today announced the signing of a five-year agreement to perform heavy maintenance checks on Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 fleet.  Under the agreement, Boeing Shanghai will conduct C4 checks and landing gear changes, with the project set to commence in its new state-of-the-art hangar which opens in 2026.

This agreement builds upon BSAS's proven track record of excellence, having successfully completed 34 C-checks over the past five years with a 100% on-time delivery rate since the partnership began in 2020.  The renewal and expansion of this long-standing collaboration underscores Virgin Atlantic's confidence in BSAS's world-class maintenance capabilities and operational reliability.

“We sincerely thank Virgin Atlantic Airways for placing their trust in Boeing Shanghai’s capabilities,” said Mark Sisson, CEO of Boeing Shanghai.  “This new agreement allows us to further demonstrate our technical expertise in aircraft maintenance while strengthening our strategic partnership with one of the world's most respected airlines.  We look forward to a long-term partnership that supports Virgin Atlantic’s fleet performance and operational excellence.”

Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented;

“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd through this new five-year agreement.  This collaboration underscores our confidence in Boeing Shanghai's exceptional maintenance capabilities and their unwavering commitment to operational excellence. We have witnessed firsthand the dedication and expertise of the Boeing Shanghai team, having successfully completed 34 C-checks with a 100% on-time delivery rate over the past five years. This new agreement will further enhance our commitment to our Boeing 787 fleet, which is one of the most trusted and fuel efficient aircraft in the skies and a known leader in customer comfort. We look forward to the continued success of this partnership with Boeing Shanghai and the benefits it will bring to Virgin Atlantic.”

The agreement highlights Boeing Shanghai’s excellence as a key maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider, further strengthening its position in the global aviation industry.

About Boeing Shanghai
Boeing Shanghai was established in June 2006 as a joint venture of Boeing, Shanghai Airport Authorities and China Eastern Airlines, providing a broad range of services from engineering, aircraft maintenance and modification to component repair and overhaul and supply chain management.  Its base maintenance and modification capabilities cover major and minor checks, structure modifications, interior refurbishment and passenger-to-freighter conversion.  The aircraft types that Boeing Shanghai can serve include 787, 777, 767, 737CL and 737NG.

About Virgin Atlantic
Founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic is a premium international airline renowned for its innovative customer service and commitment to sustainability.  Operating a modern fleet, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Virgin Atlantic connects passengers across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  In 2025, Virgin Atlantic was voted 13th best full-service carrier in the world, and best in the UK by Airline Ratings.