Air Manas, a low-cost operator based in Kyrgyzstan, has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) for component maintenance services in support of their new A220 leased fleet. As first A220 operator in the CIS Air Manas will also become the first Airbus customer for components Flight Hour Services in the region. The maintenance-by-the-hour service contract includes A220 material services with access to Airbus’ pool of parts and repair services. Air Manas will also benefit from Airbus’ engineering expertise as the most experienced A220 component provider to enhance the aircraft’s reliability and ease the fulfillment of lease return conditions. “We are