FIA 2024: Lufthansa Technik and Vietjet agree new Total Component Support deal
Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has entered into an exclusive Total Component Support (TCS) agreement with MRO provider Lufthansa Technik.
The signing of the agreement took place at the Farnborough International Airshow and marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
The multi-year agreement will start in October 2024 and covers 184 Airbus A320, nine Airbus A330 aircraft and encompasses extensive component services to ensure the airline’s operational excellence.
Johanna Koch, vice president of corporate sales Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Technik, said: “We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with Vietjet through this significant TCS agreement. Our relationship, built on trust and mutual respect over the past decade, has been instrumental in achieving this milestone.
“We are thankful that Vietjet has once again chosen us as their trusted partner to accompany the airline on its future growth path. Lufthansa Technik is definitely committed to providing Vietjet with the highest quality of service and support to ensure the continued success of their operations.”
Michael Hickey, Vietjet chief operating officer, said: “We highly value the global expertise and advanced MRO services from the German provider, renowned for its commitment to the world’s highest standards.
“The agreement also reflects our strategic vision to enhance our fleet’s reliability and performance, we are poised to achieve new heights in operational efficiency.
“We look forward to continuing our dedication in providing our passengers with quality, seamless and safe travel experience.”
While Vietjet was Lufthansa Technik’s first AVIATAR Technical Logbook customer in Asia Pacific, underscoring the innovative collaboration between the two companies, this new agreement represents the largest TCS contract Lufthansa Technik has secured in the Southeast Asia region, reflecting the strong and growing relationship between the two companies.
The support provided by Lufthansa Technik will ensure that Vietjet‘s fleet continues to operate with the highest levels of efficiency and safety, reinforcing Vietjet’s position as a leading airline in the region.
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