Lufthansa Technik AG has been commissioned with comprehensive component supply for the fleet of A320s operated by the Philippine carrier Pan Pacific Airlines. The Total Component Support (TCS) contract with a term of six years will take effect on 1 November 2017.
The integrated component support comprises the repair and overhaul of components as well as pooling and spare part leasing at the airline's home base. To safeguard Pan Pacific Airlines' daily operations, Lufthansa Technik guarantees 100 percent reliable deliveries from its TCS® pool of more than 100,000 different components.
This exclusive agreement was signed on 1 November during MRO Asia-Pacific. Patrick Dee, Vice President at Pan Pacific Airlines, said: "We are delighted to have signed up with a brand name like Lufthansa Technik, the market leader for A320 components. The comprehensive component pooling arrangements as well as Lufthansa Technik's regional pools in Hong Kong and Singapore ensure that our operations are well supported as we look to further expand our network."
Zang Thio, Lufthansa Technik Senior Director Sales South-East Asia & Indian Subcontinent, said: "We are honored to have expanded our customer portfolio in the region with Pan Pacific Airlines. This strengthens our market position on the Airbus A320 further as we continue to align our support model to the demands of this rapidly growing region.