StarFlyer has signed a long-term exclusive contract for MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services on the engines of its A320ceo and A320neo fleet. As a part of the contract Lufthansa Technik will provide StarFlyer with comprehensive technical support for CFM56-5B and LEAP-1A powerplants into the next decade
These range from basic inspections, boroscopy, AOG support, on-wing troubleshooting, engine condition monitoring and engine parts repair to complete overhauls that restore the engines to "as good as new" condition.
"Lufthansa Technik has been an important partner for us to support our reliable operations of A320 fleet since March 2006 when we started our flight operations," said Toshihiko Noguchi, Senior Vice
President Engineering and Maintenance Division at StarFlyer. "I am looking forward to establishing a stronger and longer relationship between Lufthansa Technik and StarFlyer by this renewal of the Engine Maintenance Service Agreement which will support LEAP-1A engines as well."
"StarFlyer is indeed one of our most loyal customers. Since March 2006, we have also been able to steadily expand our intensive cooperation, which already covers components, landing gears and engines," explained Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik. "With the now agreed exclusive engine MRO services, we are privileged to further extend this great partnership, for which we are very grateful to StarFlyer."
StarFlyer has recently received its first LEAP-equipped Airbus A320neo aircraft and plans to begin operating it from July 4. Another two A320neos are expected to join StarFlyer’s fleet in 2024 and 2025.