Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed FL Technics to provide wheels and brakes solutions for its latest fleet of 50 Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft expected to be delivered between 2025 and 2028. As per Norwegian, the capabilities and infrastructure of FL Technics will lead to fast and efficient services, granting quick turn-around times for airlines and operators. As a part of the agreement, both companies have agreed upon an aligned approach toward a sustainable and efficient business model.
Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics said: “LEAN and efficient processes grant better business performance, yet it has an equally important impact on the sustainability of operations. Thus, we are glad that an increasing number of companies are taking this into account while developing business in aviation. Of course, I find it a great milestone for FL Technics as our new business line of wheels and brakes is proving to be competent and capable of providing services for Europe’s leading carriers.”
Henrik Fjeld, SVP Technical of Norwegian Air Shuttle, said: “We are pleased to have strengthened our partnership with FL Technics. Their focus on quality control and efficient turnarounds ensures our fleet has the wheels and brakes required to safely serve our customers. From the onset of the tendering process, FL Technics shared our commitment to operate in accordance with responsible, ethical, sustainable, and sound business principles, with respect for people, the environment, and society.”
With ambitious growth targets of both companies, this new agreement and partnership will create a foundation for future developments and potential further integration of the carriers’ operations and FL Technics portfolio of global MRO solutions.