Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen has established a new Engine Parts & Accessories Repair (EPAR) product to expand its nacelle services. The new business starts with the repair of common nozzle assemblies and tail cones for the V2500 engine and comprises the complete repair portfolio. If needed, design engineering capabilities will be delivered by Lufthansa Technik’s EPAR design organisation in Hamburg.
Dr Bernd Riggers, President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen says: “Lufthansa Technik ranks among the world’s top providers when it comes to engine nacelle repair and overhaul. With the creation of the new product we react to the increasing demand for nacelle services for the V2500 engine which is one of the most popular engines in Asia. It will help us to offer optimal services with local production and short turnaround times.”
Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen mechanics and engineers attended the corresponding training course at EPAR’s repair and overhaul shop for exhaust nozzle components in Hamburg to be prepared for their new job. During the introductory phase the new team in Shenzhen will also be supported by experienced technicians from EPAR in Hamburg.
“The practice of sending out technicians to oversee the startup of a new operation is a proven element of the global quality assurance system of Lufthansa Technik”, says Matthias Malina, head of Lufthansa Technik’s EPAR business unit. ”This first EPAR product at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen can be the nucleus for further local products from Engine Parts and Accessories Repair.”