Manufacturer To Customer: How Aircraft Handovers Work

The moment an airline receives a new aircraft is exciting, but it only means more work is ahead to prepare for its entrance into service in a timely manner. It also may represent a pivotal moment depending on which aircraft it is whether it is the airlines first example of the aircraft, or the plane is the first ever example to be delivered to an airline. Nonetheless, aircraft handovers require a step-by-step process typically followed for every delivery. It is also a time when airlines and manufacturers must have swift attention to detail.