South Korean airline Air Premia and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen have signed a landmark agreement for comprehensive maintenance services for airframe related components.

The services will be performed at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen’s facility and will support Air Premia’s fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft powered by Trent 1000 engines.

The 10 year contract covers MRO), modification, and spare support services including lease and exchange solutions provided through Lufthansa Technik’s global network.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen will provide comprehensive services for a wide range of airframe related components including engine inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers, exhaust nozzles, radomes, and flight controls, helping Air Premia to ensure stable operations.

Paul Kim, vice president of purchasing at Air Premia, said: “In order to sustain our unrivalled operations, we have chosen to partner with the industry’s leading technical service providers, ensuring seamless operations and the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

“We place our full confidence in Lufthansa Technik, the foremost MRO provider, whose extensive expertise in airframe-related component maintenance perfectly complements our commitment to operational excellence.”

Jan Pfeil, president and chief executive at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen, said: “This agreement highlights the confidence customers place in Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen. Our team combines local expertise with global resources to deliver high-quality, reliable support.

“We look forward to contributing to Air Premia’s operational success and supporting the long-term performance of its Dreamliner fleet.”

Jens Michel, vice president corporate sales NEA at Lufthansa Technik, said: “Being entrusted with further business by our existing customer is always rewarding and a big honour.

“This new contract builds upon our existing Total Component Support agreement for Boeing 787-9 aircraft that began in August 2024.

“This partnership represents another level of cooperation with Air Premia and strengthens our strategic position in the Korean market. We are proud to be Air Premia’s trusted partner for their growing fleet operations.”