FL Technics Signed an Agreement with Russian Carrier Donavia for Full Engine Maintenance Portfolio

In May 2011 FL Technics, integrated aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organisation, signed an exclusive full-scope engine service provision agreement with the Russian carrier Donavia. The agreement, worth USD 11 million over the period of 12 months, covers full management of 6 x CFM56-3 engines, including maintenance facility selection, shop supervision during engine maintenance, handling of spare parts supply, engine lease and legal support services.

Donavia, the largest carrier in Southern Russia, has been a long-standing strategic partner of FL Technics. The co-operation between two companies started in mid 2007, with the scope of services expanding each year.

“FL Technics employs a team of engine specialists, who have one of the deepest experience in managing complex engine projects within CIS and CEE region. We are glad to pass this knowledge to our strategic partners such as Donavia, saving their maintenance costs, and providing world-class engine service for their operations”, explained Jonas Butautis, CEO of FL Technics.

“We selected FL Technics to manage this costly and complex project of engine maintenance on behalf of Donavia because of their professionalism and total commitment to deliver the best outcome to our organisation. We have tested our partnership over a number of years and believe that Donavia will benefit from the extensive know-how, professionalism, and ultimate customer focus delivered by FL Technics”, commented Vitaly Golovin, CEO of Donavia.

About Donavia. Donavia is the largest carrier operating in South of Russia. It offers regular and charter passenger as well as cargo flights across the entire Russia, also Europe, Asia and Africa.

Flights are operated from the airports of Rostov-on-Don, Moscow and Sochi. The company operates its own aircraft, employs crews, provides flight maintenance services and operates a fleet containing Boeing-737-500, Boeing-737-400.

In 2010 Donavia carried 1.4 million passengers – 14.5% more than in two years before.

The company is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

About FL Technics. FL Technics is the leading aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organisations in Eastern and Central Europe. The range of FL Technics services covers Base and Line Maintenance, Engine Services, Components Support, Engineering, and Technical Training. FL Technics is part of Avia Solutions Group, a group of aviation companies listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange. For more about FL Technics, please visit: www.fltechnics.com