Lufthansa Technik is set to provide total component support (TCS) for SWISS’ A350 aircraft, when they are added to the flag carrier’s long-haul fleet next year.
A recently signed TCS contract covers all of the new aircraft type and complements the current TCS for SWISS' Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A330 and A340 fleets.
"Based on the reliable parts support for our current Airbus fleet, we are convinced that with Lufthansa Technik we have contracted the best possible partner for the fulfillment of our demanding component support demands.,” said Claus Bauer, SWISS's head of technical fleet management.
He added: “Especially in the challenging global supply chain situation, Lufthansa Technik's support will help us ensure operational excellence for our A350s in terms of component availability and give us the opportunity to maintain our competitive edge over the longer term.”
SWISS and Lufthansa Technik already have a long history of cooperation, not just in the field of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services but also in aircraft modifications, with SWISS being one of the first airlines to utilise Lufthansa Technik's drag-reducing AeroSHARK surface technology.
Kai-Stefan Roepke, senior vice president corporate sales Europe, Middle East and Africa at Lufthansa Technik commented further: "We are pleased to closely support SWISS in the modernization of their long-haul fleet. With the massive capacity of our 15 global component stocks and flexible transportation solutions, we will ensure that every required A350 component reaches our valued customer in the shortest possible time,"
This support also extends the expansion of the existing home base parts stock based in Zurich.