The Lufthansa Technik agreement covers more than 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles currently in service on Airbus A320neo jets powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines.
Lufthansa Technik and Safran Nacelles have entered into a license agreement for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of Airbus A320neo’s LEAP-1A nacelles. The agreement covers more than 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles and currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft that are powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines. Lufthansa Technik will join Safran Nacelles’ licensed MRO network and will be able to perform warranty tasks, repairs, and modifications guaranteed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The partnership will also enable Lufthansa Technik to offer its customers spare availability from OEM stock locations and MRO services.
The A320neo operators will benefit from Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik’s extensive repair experience, and a station nearby would ensure that repair time can be shortened and the cost of logistics reduced. With this partnership, both companies will ensure the highest standards in Nacelle MRO for the growing fleet of Airbus A320neo.
Alain Berger, Executive Vice President – Customer Support & Services, Safran Nacelles said, “I look forward to sharing with Lufthansa Technik our best OEM quality standards. Operators of the A320neo nacelles can, therefore, rest assured that they will benefit from the best repairs in an extensive network of global stations.”
Safran is a high-technology group, contributing to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. The company has a global presence, with 83,000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion euros in 2022, and holds world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, and lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.
Andreas Drosdowski, Vice President Aircraft Component Services,Lufthansa Technik, said, “We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with Safran Nacelles through this MRO license. The LEAP-1A engine type represents a major part of the future of Lufthansa Technik’s nacelle portfolio, and the long term commitment to providing top-level spare availability and MRO services to our valued customers.”
Lufthansa Technik, with some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as a maintenance, production, and design organization, the company has a workforce of more than 20,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik’s portfolio covers the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission aircraft, engines, components, and landing gear in the areas of digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, completion, and conversion, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products.
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The agreement between Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik is a significant milestone for both companies in ensuring the highest standards in Nacelle MRO for the growing fleet of Airbus A320neo. The partnership will bring together the expertise of both companies to deliver world-class services to their customers.
