Author: Teele Treiel

Magnetic Line announces new partnership with TUI, one of the world’s largest leisure, travel, and tourism companies. Beginning November 2024, Magnetic Line will deliver full technical handling for TUI’s operations at Mombasa (MBA) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) stations. This new agreement will see Magnetic Line providing comprehensive line maintenance for TUI’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. 

This collaboration marks TUI’s return to Mombasa and Zanzibar after a period of no operations in these regions. The partnership shows a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and service excellence, and Magnetic Line is thrilled to support TUI in reestablishing their presence in these locations. 

“We are delighted to partner with TUI as they resume operations in Mombasa and Zanzibar,” says Steven Williams of Magnetic Line. “With our technical expertise and dedicated team, we’re committed to providing TUI with maintenance services that ensure their passengers enjoy the highest standards of air travel safety and reliability.” 

“TUI’s outsourced Line Maintenance team is excited to announce the renewal of our cooperation with Magnetic Line for both scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance. This partnership underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability for our B787 fleet,” said Pieter De Laet, Line Maintenance Contracts Manager at TUI.  

With a dedicated team on the ground, Magnetic Line is ready to uphold TUI’s commitment to delivering a safe and enjoyable experience for their travelers. 

Let’s get to know the people behind Magnetic Line. Erik Stegeman recently joined Magnetic Line as an Operational Project Manager – and he shared a few insights about his experience as well as the role at the company.

Tell us about your background and how you came to join Magnetic Line?
I am a trained aeronautical engineer and started my professional career with the Royal Dutch Airforce. My first civil assignment was in 1989 in Frankfurt. From there, I have been through the industry and via several countries. In 1995 I started my own companies, Sky Aircraft Maintenance, Sky Special Products, and Sky Logistics, with at its peak 32 employees employed. Since 2005 however, I have taken on several managerial positions with Airlines and MROs. From several Maintenance manager, CAMO Manager, and Technical Director positions, it finally brought me to Magnetic Line.

What is your role and how do you see it developing in Magnetic Line?

In this role, my main objective is to support, improve, and guide all the stations when it comes to finding common synergies, manpower optimization, improvement of efficiency and profitability. This position gives me the time to get to know the company and start implementing improvements at an early stage.

What parts of working in the aviation and line maintenance industry do you find most rewarding?
Aviation is very dynamic, and diverse and involves a lot of different people and cultures. It is also a very regulated industry that has its challenges. The most rewarding, I find, is when we achieve a common success with different people from different origins. It’s highly rewarding for me to see the faces of youngsters when you make them aware of the ways that lead to success.

Welcome to the team!

Magnetic Line is thrilled to announce that it is expanding its partnership with China Southern Airlines to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Building on the successful collaboration in Nairobi (NBO) and Frankfurt (FRA), we are glad to extend our support further.  

The partnership entails comprehensive servicing for Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, including both passenger and freight variants. With over 100 flights per month, Magnetic Line’s expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency of China Southern’s fleet at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.  

Steven Williams, the Director of Operations at Magnetic Line, expressed enthusiasm about this development, stating, “We are very pleased to continue working with China Southern Airlines in Amsterdam. This expansion shows our commitment to providing exceptional maintenance services and reinforces our strong partnership with China Southern.”  

This collaboration marks a significant milestone. Magnetic Line is already the primary line maintenance provider for China Southern Airlines in Europe. As an important intercontinental operator in Schiphol Airport, China Southern Airlines is looking forward to exploring in-depth cooperation with Magnetic Line in other destinations worldwide.

Given the fast-paced and people-centric nature of the aviation industry, investing in your employees and building leadership skills is no longer optional but a prerequisite to a company’s success. Employing this mindset, Magnetic Group recently hosted the closing event of its dedicated leadership program: Learning2Lead. 

In spring 2023, 12 employees from the whole Group were selected after the application and assessment process for the first-ever Group-wide leadership development program. Three of the participants were selected from Magnetic Line. During a year-long course, the participants took part in miscellaneous internal and external training sessions, encompassing competencies from project management to finance.

The final session and celebration took place in Hamburg, Germany, where all graduates had the opportunity to visit the Airbus factory and ZAL Innovation Center and got to see the process behind OEM and R&T. The Chief Human Resource Officer at Magnetic Group, Ene Krinpus, emphasized: “At Magnetic, our people are our greatest asset. Investing in an internal development program is not just a strategic move but a testament to our commitment to nurturing and empowering the future generation of our company leaders.” 

One of the graduates – Sven Schmitz, Lead Engineer at Magnetic Line Düsseldorf station, shared his thoughts about the course: “The Learning2Lead program has been an exciting year with several challenges and learning moments. It has been a pleasure to be chosen for the first round of this program and connect with our Magnetic Group colleagues.”

Looking ahead, we are already preparing for the next phase of our leadership development program, set for 2024-2025. This time, participants will continue to explore the fundamentals of leadership and will also have access to new modules specifically designed to cultivate aviation business. We are excited about the future and the opportunities it holds for our aspiring leaders.

Original source: Magnetic Group