Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey Contracted by Air Mauritius for PW127 MRO Services

Air Mauritius and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed an exclusive agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul services of the fleet of PW127 engines. They are powering Air Mauritius' ATR aircraft which are mainly used to connect Mauritius with the two regional islands namely Rodrigues and Reunion.

"LTAA's extensive experience with the PW127 engine, comprehensive services at competitive prices and the known reliability and quality made them our first choice after a thorough selection process. In the demanding environment our engines are operated in, we count on LTAA's support to provide our customers with the dependable quality service they expect from Air Mauritius", said Jacques Gentil, EVP Technical Services of Air Mauritius.

"Lufthansa Technik and Air Mauritius have a heritage of close cooperation in other areas. At LTAA we are now very proud to extend this by opening a new chapter with the MRO support of the PW127 engines. With Air Mauritius LTAA adds an airline with a high reputation to its customer base and further deepens its global footprint", said Martin Hach, COO of LTAA. "With our technical know-how and operational dedication for efficiency, we will make sure that Air Mauritius' confidence in LTAA is justified."

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA): LTAA, member of Lufthansa Technik Group, is specialized in the maintenance of engines for regional aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the General Electric CF34-1, 3, -8 and -10 engines, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series engines, PW150 engines and the auxiliary power unit (APU) PW901A. In addition, Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey provides engineering/warranty services, MRO for wheels & brakes as well as logistical and consulting services.