The Lufthansa Technik contract, which covers more than 60 SmartLynx Airlines aircraft, including 53 Airbus A320s, ten A330s, and four Boeing 737 MAXs, has gone into effect on May 1, 2023.
Lufthansa Technik, a global provider of technical aircraft services has announced that the company has signed a seven-year contract with SmartLynx Airlines, the Leading ACMI, cargo, and charter services provider, for Total Component Support (TCS) for its entire fleet. The contract, which covers more than 60 aircraft, including 53 Airbus A320s, ten A330s, and four Boeing 737 MAXs, has gone into effect on May 1 2023.As SmartLynx Airlines experiences rapid growth, it aims to optimize its service and achieve better performance by partnering with Lufthansa Technik.
The TCS contract includes services such as spare parts pooling and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) for the required components. SmartLynx Airlines will benefit from an individual supply concept that enables short and fast transport paths within Lufthansa Technik’s global supply chain, including Aircraft On Ground (AOG) support for time-critical components.
Zygimantas Surintas, CEO, SmartLynx Airlines said, “As we gear up for the busy summer season, the safety and comfort of our customers continue to be our top priority. Last year we faced challenges due to the pandemic’s lingering effects on spare part availability, and we are fully committed to avoiding any repeat of those difficulties this year. Our new contract with Lufthansa Technik is critical to reaching our goal of optimizing our performance and becoming the world’s leading and trusted ACMI airline.”
The support from Lufthansa Technik will ensure the highest performance and flexibility for SmartLynx Airlines’ complex business portfolio, especially during the upcoming peak season. The seamless availability of components for smooth and successful operations will be critical for the airline’s success.
The new contract between SmartLynx Airlines and Lufthansa Technik represents a significant partnership in the aviation industry. With SmartLynx Airlines’ continued growth and Lufthansa Technik’s expertise in technical aircraft services, the two companies will be able to provide efficient and reliable service to customers. The partnership will also contribute to the growth of the aviation industry as a whole, benefiting airlines, passengers, and other stakeholders alike.
Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Corporate Sales EMEA Lufthansa Technik said, “We are very proud to be the new component provider for SmartLynx Airlines. I would like to thank them for their trust in Lufthansa Technik and our state-of-the-art TCS services which promise excellent quality and assistance for the highest performance.”
SmartLynx is the largest global provider of ACMI, cargo, and charter services across Europe, the USA, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1992 as a subsidiary of the Latvian company Smart Aviation Holding, the company’s fleet has grown significantly, especially over the past five years, and is expected to continue to grow. SmartLynx is headquartered in Riga, Latvia, and is part of Avia Solution Group, a global aerospace group of companies with almost 100 offices and production stations across five continents and over 10,000 aviation professionals.
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Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as a maintenance, production, and design organization, the company employs more than 21,000 people in dozens of locations globally. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP, and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of airframes, engines, components, and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.
