Lufthansa Technik and Philippine Airlines (PAL) continue to strengthen their long-term partnership. The Philippines’ flag carrier and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen (LTS) signed an Airframe Related Components services contract for Airbus A321ceo nacelles. The agreement includes maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) as well as spare unit support for the V2500 engine’s inlet cowling. This new collaboration between Lufthansa Technik’s subsidiary in China and the Manila-based airline is scheduled to begin servicing by the end of this year.
Philippine Airlines and Lufthansa Technik have been collaborating in various MRO areas for over two decades. Earlier this year, the airline chose to renew its partnership with Lufthansa Technik in Engine Maintenance Services. This renewal complements the existing agreements for Total Component Support (TCS) for PAL’s Boeing 777 fleet, along with Base Maintenance Services provided by Lufthansa Technik Philippines. Additionally, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen, specialising in advanced repairs of composite and bonded materials used in aircraft structures, and Philippine Airlines are already collaborating on component repairs.
“We are delighted to announce our new collaboration with Lufthansa Technik on Airframe Related Components. This partnership will not only benefit Philippine Airlines by ensuring the reliability and safety of our fleet, but also strengthens the relationship between the two companies,” said Alvin Kendrich O. Limqueco, Philippine Airlines’ Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Jens Michel, Vice President Sales North East Asia at Lufthansa Technik, stated: “Thanks to Philippine Airlines for continuing to entrust us with your business. We are always committed to providing outstanding services and excited to further strengthen our successful partnership with Philippine Airlines through this collaboration.”
Broward Aviation Services opens new stock hub
Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has opened a new stock facility in Shannon, Ireland. The new state-of-the-art office space and 10,000 sq.ft. warehouse has a stock inventory valued at circa $15 million and is based in the aviation hub, adjacent to Shannon International Airport. This development is part of the BAS group strategy to minimise air miles for parts deliveries and build a global distribution network, starting with the EMEA region. The Shannon facility will be a purely commercial hub focusing on sales, customer support initiatives, and AOGs – fully supported by the BAS headquarters in Florida, US. The Company has scope to further expand in Ireland, however an additional hub in Asia is next on the agenda.
Tracey Downes, Managing Director, Broward Aviation Services Ireland, highlights the benefits that the Shannon hub will deliver. “We have found EMEA customers recognise the speed of response that BAS is renowned for. They are keen to do business with us for their aircraft and engine parts, excited by the fact we will be on their doorstep.”
Importantly, Ireland has many skilled teardown facilities, MROs, and repair shops. BAS plans to work with all of them in the future. “If we can be more efficient and lean in the processes associated with dismantling aircraft and engines,” continues Downes, “we can pass on those benefits to airlines across the EMEA region.”
According to Dennis Amaty, Co-Founder & President of the BAS Group of companies, Ireland’s large leasing community is an important part of the organisation’s focus and another catalyst for establishing the first European stock hub in Shannon. “We look forward to developing our existing relationships with lessors as we have a robust purchasing strategy and are actively looking for narrowbody assets and engines to dismantle for stock.”
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