10 April, 2019: MTU Maintenance, a subsidiary of MTU Aero Engines, has signed a twelve-year GE90-115B maintenance contract with United Airlines. The fly-by-hour contract covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of 49 engines powering the airline's Boeing B777-300ER fleet and includes MTU proprietary repairs as well as engine trend monitoring.
"We are proud to continue our partnership with United Airlines," says Michael Schreygg, Chief Program Officer, MTU Aero Engines. "This contract is a clear signal that we are expanding and deepening our support of United Airline's fleet, lending them our repair expertise and offering intelligent, cost-effective MRO solutions for efficient operations."
"MTU Maintenance is a highly experienced MRO provider," says Kris Bauer, Senior Vice President Technical Operations, United Airlines. "We look forward to receiving excellent GE90 support, building on our existing relationship and laying the foundation for further collaboration."