Lufthansa Technik will provide MRO for the CFM56 engines on the StarFlyer A320ceo fleet including inspections, boroscopy, AOG support, condition monitoring, and engine parts repair.
Lufthansa Technik and StarFlyer, a Japanese airline, have entered into a long-term exclusive contract with for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services on the engines of its Airbus A320ceo and A320neo fleets. This agreement solidifies Lufthansa Technik as the preferred provider of comprehensive technical support for CFM56-5B and LEAP-1A powerplants well into the next decade. The contract also expands Lufthansa Technik’s customer base for the modern CFM LEAP engine in Asia.
StarFlyer has recently taken delivery of its first LEAP-equipped Airbus A320neo, which is scheduled to commence operations on July 4. Two additional A320neo aircraft are set to join the fleet in 2024 and 2025. These new additions will complement StarFlyer’s existing fleet of ten active Airbus A320ceo aircraft. Lufthansa Technik will provide a wide range of MRO services for the CFM56 engines on the A320ceo fleet, including inspections, boroscopy, AOG support, troubleshooting, condition monitoring, and engine parts repair. The company will also offer complete overhauls to restore the engines to optimal condition.
Toshihiko Noguchi, Senior Vice President Engineering and Maintenance Division at StarFlyer said, “Lufthansa Technik has been an important partner for us since we started our flight operations in 2006. I am looking forward to establishing a stronger and longer relationship through this renewal of the Engine Maintenance Service Agreement, which will support our LEAP-1A engines as well.”
Lufthansa Technik is an authorized LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B Service Provider licensed by CFM International, reinforcing its expertise and qualifications to provide exceptional engine maintenance services. The company’s commitment to delivering high-quality support and its established track record have earned the trust of StarFlyer and other customers worldwide.
Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific, Lufthansa Technik said, “StarFlyer is indeed one of our most loyal customers. We have steadily expanded our intensive cooperation since 2006, covering components, landing gears, and engines. With the exclusive engine MRO services now agreed upon, we are privileged to further extend this great partnership, for which we are very grateful to StarFlyer.”
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The collaboration between StarFlyer and Lufthansa Technik signifies a continued commitment to ensuring the reliability and performance of the airline’s fleet. With Lufthansa Technik’s comprehensive MRO services, StarFlyer can operate its A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with confidence, while benefiting from the technical expertise and industry-leading solutions provided by Lufthansa Technik.
