Under this agreement, Kenya Airways Ltd’s nine Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners will receive the proven Total Component Support (TCS) from Lufthansa Technik until 2028.
Lufthansa Technik AG and Kenya Airways Ltd. have recently entered into a long-term contract, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration. The contract entails the supply of aircraft components for Kenya Airways’ long-haul fleet, specifically its fleet of nine Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Under this agreement, the Kenyan flag carrier’s Dreamliners will receive the proven Total Component Support (TCS) from Lufthansa Technik, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) specialist, until 2028. This strategic partnership is expected to enhance the airline’s spare parts availability and operational efficiency.
By leveraging Lufthansa Technik’s extensive worldwide parts pool, Kenya Airways aims to significantly boost the availability of spare components for its Boeing 787-8 fleet in a cost-effective manner. The partnership will play a crucial role in supporting the Nairobi-based airline’s technical operations and improving the overall reliability of its Dreamliners. The first services under the contract have already commenced since May, and both parties are eager to further strengthen their cooperation.
Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Airways, said, “Due to increased demand in air travel, Kenya Airways embarked on a journey of returning to service aircraft that were parked during the pandemic. This resulted in an increased demand for parts to make the aircraft ready for flight. There has been a worldwide shortage of some raw materials negatively affecting the availability of some aircraft parts. Therefore, we are looking forward to working with Lufthansa Technik, which will make us less dependent on the current global supply chain situation.”
The comprehensive agreement encompasses not only the classic MRO services and the supply of components but also includes additional support such as Aircraft On Ground (AOG) assistance, parts-pooling, and logistics services. This holistic approach will enable Kenya Airways to streamline its technical operations, optimize spare parts availability, and efficiently manage aircraft maintenance and repairs.
Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Corporate Sales Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Lufthansa Technik said, “With access to our worldwide network of material and parts pools, our valued customer will indeed be able to significantly mitigate uncertainties in the global aircraft parts supply chain. We look forward to supporting Kenya Airways in the best possible way through our Total Component Support. This applies to the post-pandemic ramp-up phase as well as to the coming years of our cooperation.”
He added that Lufthansa Technik is eager to support Kenya Airways through their Total Component Support, not only in the post-pandemic ramp-up phase but also in the years of collaboration ahead.
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As the aviation industry rebounds from the challenges posed by the pandemic, this long-term agreement between Kenya Airways and Lufthansa Technik is a testament to the resilience and forward-thinking approach of both companies. By proactively addressing the need for robust spare parts availability and technical support, the partnership will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and reliable operations of Kenya Airways’ long-haul fleet of Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline can now focus on its core mission of providing exceptional travel experiences to passengers while knowing that it has a trusted partner in Lufthansa Technik for all its aircraft component needs.
