This new agreement represents the first multi-year contract between the Lufthansa and Pegasus airline in the Base Maintenance sector.
Pegasus Airlines has selected Lufthansa Technik to deliver comprehensive Base Maintenance Services for its expanding fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft. while talking about Pagasu Airlines’ current Airbus fleet, it stands at 52 A320 and 49 A321. the new three-year agreement encompasses over 60 maintenance checks on A320ceo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft for Türkiye’s second-largest airline. All contracted services will be carried out at a dedicated overhaul line within Lufthansa Technik Sofia.
Şerife Akın, Senior Purchasing Director, Pegasus Airlines, said, “The newly concluded contract and thus the long-term intensification of our cooperation with Lufthansa Technik gives us flexibility and at the same time guarantees our high-quality standards, With our dedicated overhaul line at Lufthansa Technik Sofia, we are now optimally positioned for the coming years. It supports our goal to be one of the leading low-cost airlines in the industry, streamlining air travel and offering affordable fares to our valued customers.”
Historically, the partnership has included Landing Gear Services and short-term Base Maintenance Services. This new agreement represents the first multi-year contract between the two entities in the Base Maintenance sector. Additionally, Pegasus Airlines utilizes Lufthansa Technik’s AVIATAR digital platform for optimizing its technical operations.
Marcus Motschenbacher, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Aircraft Maintenance Services, Lufthansa Technik, said, “We are pleased to offer our customers a top-quality service and to make a valuable contribution to ensuring the stability of their flight operations with reliable overhauls. We already have a close and trustful collaboration with Pegasus Airlines, which enables us to respond individually to their needs, and we are honored to expand our successful business relationship.”
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Lufthansa Technik’s global base maintenance network, which includes major facilities on three continents, supports a diverse customer base with a wide range of aircraft checks, including C-, I-, and D-checks, as well as modifications and other specialized services.
