Asiana Airlines Signs Five-Year Agreement with Lufthansa Technik Philippines for A380 Base Maintenance
On February 7, Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Asiana Airlines signed a five-year agreement for base maintenance. From 2018 to 2022, Lufthansa Technik Philippines will be carrying out a total of 14 checks on the South Korean airline's A380s.
"We are happy for this opportunity to further strengthen our long-term relationship with Lufthansa Technik Philippines," says Dong Jun Shin, General Manager Aircraft & Supplies Purchasing of Asiana Airlines. "During previous checks on our A380s, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has shown sincerity and dedication to the campaign, which ultimately led to our decision on whom to award this contract."
Asiana Airlines first took delivery of its A380s in 2014, and has six A380s at present. Over the next five years, they are scheduled to undergo light to heavy maintenance checks. In addition to these checks, Lufthansa Technik Philippines is also commissioned to carry out modifications on the Doors, Flap Tracks, Wing Tip, Engine Feed Fuel Pump System, and other structural modifications.
"At first, it was our expertise and proximity that led the customer to send four of their A380s to us," says Elmar Lutter, President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. "We are happy to continue our partnership, after completing those checks and earning their trust."
The first A380 under this contract is scheduled to arrive in Manila, on March 2018.
Asiana Airlines:
Asiana Airlines was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Seoul (South Korea). The airline currently operates a fleet of 82 long- and short-haul aircraft that fly to ten domestic and 64 international destinations in 23 countries. Its cargo route network covers 25 cities in 11 countries. Asiana Airlines became a Star Alliance memberin 2003.
Lufthansa Technik:
With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company has a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik's portfolio covers the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission aircraft, engines, components and landing gear in the areas of digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, completion and conversion as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products.