en.Wedoany.com Reported - Air India has signed a multi-year contract with Lufthansa Technik for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of auxiliary power units for its expanding Airbus A350 fleet. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide comprehensive technical support for 40 Honeywell HGT1700 APUs, with all services to be performed at its specialized APU workshop in Germany, Hamburg.
Lufthansa Technik is an authorized warranty and maintenance provider for the Honeywell HGT1700 APU, which is specifically designed for the Airbus A350. The collaboration encompasses a comprehensive MRO service portfolio, including spare APU support and engineering services.
Jeremy Yew Jin Kit, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance at Air India, stated that this exclusive long-term agreement marks a significant milestone in deepening the partnership between Air India and Lufthansa Technik. As the first Indian airline to operate the Airbus A350, Air India requires a maintenance partner with technical expertise and a proven track record in supporting next-generation aircraft systems. Lufthansa Technik's capabilities in maintaining the HGT1700 APU provide the confidence and reliability needed to support the expansion of the A350 fleet. Combined with the existing Boeing 777 component support program, this agreement further strengthens the collaboration.
Johanna Koch, Vice President of Corporate Sales for Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik, stated that Air India's decision to entrust APU maintenance services to Lufthansa Technik reflects the company's trust. Having previously provided component support for Air India's Boeing 777 fleet, the collaboration now extends to the Airbus A350 fleet. As Air India advances its transformation journey, Lufthansa Technik is proud to be a trusted partner.
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