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COMPONENTS

Lufthansa Technik to

provide Component

Support to Austrian

Airlines’ 787

Lufthansa Technik will deliver Total
Component Support for up to eleven
long-haul Boeing 787 aircraft to Austrian
AJW Group signs Power- Airlines through to the end of 2032.

by-the-Hour Contract Lcomponent support for Austrian Airlines’ Boeing
ufthansa Technik AG is set to provide long-term
with Ascend Airways 787 fleet, similar to its arrangement with Lufthansa
Airlines. Under this new contract, Lufthansa Technik
will deliver Total Component Support (TCS) for up to
The contract includes component supply and world- eleven long-haul Boeing 787 aircraft to Austrian Air-
class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) lines through to the end of 2032.
services through AJW Technique. The TCS includes an open-loop component supply
from Lufthansa Technik’s global parts pool. which
JW Group has signed the comprehensive Power-by-the- means even if the Austrian reports a defective compo-
AHour (PBH) contract with Ascend Airways to provide tai- nent in one of its 787s, the airline can access an imme-
lored support for Ascend Airways’ Boeing 737MAX and 737NG diate, ready-to-use replacement part from Lufthansa
fleets. The contract includes component supply and world-class Technik’s worldwide inventory.
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services through AJW Stephan Koenen, Senior Director of Engineering &
Technique in Montreal. Over the life of the contract, AJW Group Commercial at Austrian Airlines, said, “We have had
anticipates expanding its global network of repair agreements good experience with TCS for our A320 and 777 fleets
by an additional two to five aircraft annually. for many years, Expanding the range of services to
Scott Symington, Chief Commercial Officer at AJW Group, said, include the Boeing 787 was therefore a logical conse-
“We are delighted to embark on this journey with Ascend Air- quence. With this contract, we are creating a high level
ways. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing of supply security for this aircraft type with an opti-
top-tier support that drives operational reliability and efficien- mized cost position.”
cy. By offering solutions that optimize their fleet’s performance Since June, Lufthansa Technik has commenced the
and ensure passenger safety, we are committed to supporting provision of services under the newly established
Ascend Airways’ growth and operational success.” contract for Austrian Airlines’ Boeing 787 fleet. The
Ascend Airways, a member of the Avia Solutions Group, was company is gradually developing a dedicated inven-
founded in early 2024 to offer locally-based aircraft and crew tory of components and materials for the Dreamliners
services. The airline aims to support UK-based airlines, tour based in Vienna.
operators, charter brokers, government departments, and non- Kai-Stefan Röpke, Vice President of Corporate, Sales
governmental organizations (NGOs). Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Lufthansa Technik,
Alastair Willson, Chief Executive Officer, Ascend Airways Said, “Due to its large quantities and global deploy-
said, “Our focus is on providing reliable and flexible capacity ment, the Boeing 787 is an aircraft type where our To-
solutions to our customers. Our partnership with AJW gives tal Component Support can fully play to its strengths,
us worldwide support for both our B737NG and MAX fleets Thanks to our large pool of spare parts, we are able
ensuring the highest levels of reliability, wherever our aircraft to provide Austrian with the right Dreamliner spare
are based.” part immediately. And with our 15 parts warehouses
AJW Group is a world-leading independent aircraft parts, around the world, the required component is often just
repair, and supply chain solutions provider, transforming ef- a stone’s throw away. This gives Austrian Airlines the
ficiency in commercial, business, and defense aviation. best possible component supply for its new Dream-
AJW Group’s Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) program is a compre- liner fleet.”
hensive support service designed to provide airlines with flex- The Total Component Support (TCS) program aims
ible and predictable maintenance solutions. Under this model, to meet the operational requirements of Austrian Air-
airlines pay a fixed hourly rate for aircraft usage, which covers lines’ Boeing 787-9 fleet. Initially, the fleet will consist
a range of services including components supply, maintenance, of seven used aircraft, with plans to integrate an ad-
repair, and overhaul (MRO). ditional four factory-new aircraft as they are delivered.