China Eastern Airlines subsidiary Eastern Airlines Technic (EASTEC) has signed a 12-year exclusive maintenance services agreement with Lufthansa Technik that encompasses the technical support for the auxiliary power units (APU) of China Eastern Airlines' entire A350 fleet.
Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will deliver comprehensive MRO services for the aircraft type's Honeywell HGT1700 APUs at its APU maintenance facility in Hamburg, Germany.
"This collaboration marks a significant milestone for EASTEC as we continue to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our A350 fleet operations," said Fang Zhaoya, chairman of Eastern Airlines Technic. “Partnering with such a globally renowned MRO leader like Lufthansa Technik, we can ensure the highest standards of service and safety to our valued customers.”
China Eastern Group and Lufthansa Technik have signed multiple maintenance service agreements together over the past 20 years.