Vietjet
and Lufthansa Technik enter an exclusive Total Component Support agreement
(Vietjet, London, July 24, 2024) - Further emphasizing its global strategic partnerships at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik, the world’s leading MRO provider, have inked an exclusive Total Component Support (TCS) agreement. The signing ceremony marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
This comprehensive
multi-year agreement for 184 Airbus A320 family and 9 Airbus A330 aircraft will
start from October 2024 onwards. It encompasses extensive component services
for Vietjet's growing fleet, ensuring the airline’s operational excellence and
the highest standards of maintenance. This agreement represents the largest TCS
contract Lufthansa Technik has secured in the Southeast Asia region.
“We are thrilled to
expand our collaboration with Vietjet through this significant TCS agreement,” said
Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Southeast Asia and Indian
Subcontinent at Lufthansa Technik. “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 Vietjet on their future growth path. Lufthansa
Technik is committed to providing Vietjet with the highest quality of service
and support to ensure the continued success of their operations.”
Vietjet Chief Operating
Officer Michael Hickey commented: “We have enjoyed a successful partnership
with Lufthansa Technik since 2014. 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.”
The Lufthansa Technik
Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the
world. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul, and digital fleet
support among others. Vietjet is also Lufthansa Technik's first AVIATAR
Technical Logbook customer in Asia Pacific from 2022.
In collaboration with
Lufthansa Technik Group and other leading global aviation partners, Vietjet
continues to invest in advanced aviation technology solutions and services to
ensure the highest standards of safety and quality. The airline consistently
expands its fleet with new, fuel-efficient aircraft, achieving a technical
reliability rate of 99.6%, ranking it among the top airlines both regionally
and globally. Vietjet has been awarded a 7/7 star safety rating by
AirlineRatings and has been consistently recognized as one of the world's
safest low-cost airlines since 2018.