Lufthansa Technik secures first CFM-LEAP service contract in China, enhancing support for Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines.
Lufthansa Technik and Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines, a Chinese airline based at Nanning Wuxu International Airport, have announced a maintenance agreement. Additionally, This agreement covers CFM-LEAP engines. Moreover, , this is Lufthansa Technik’s first CFM-LEAP service contract in China. Consequently, it solidifies the company’s position as a reliable partner in the region’s aviation industry.
Gao Yukun, President at Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines, said,“It is with great confidence that we entrust Lufthansa Technik with engine services for our A320neo fleet. The company already has extensive experience with LEAP-1A engines, serving a variety of customers. We look forward to Lufthansa Technik developing knowledge and methods for sending engines back to us with the highest possible return of investment.”
The agreement follows Lufthansa Technik’s receipt of the approved maintenance organization certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This certification, obtained earlier this year, authorizes Lufthansa Technik to offer comprehensive technical support for LEAP-1A engines. Consequently, the agreement allows the company to provide services to additional Chinese customers.
Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik, said, “We are thrilled to have successfully closed the first contract in China for this service. We were the first independent MRO provider worldwide to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for both the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines and the first ones to complete a Performance Restoration Shop Visit on a LEAP-1A engine to restore the engine’s original performance. So, this agreement is the next milestone, underlining our commitment to deliver high-quality, reliable MRO services to our customers in China and beyond.”
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CFM International has licensed Lufthansa Technik as an authorized service provider. This license covers both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.
Q. – What is the new agreement about?
A. – Maintenance for CFM-LEAP engines.
Q. – Which airline is involved in the agreement?
A. – Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines.
