Lufthansa Technik AG has announced that the company has recently signed a long-term agreement and Air France S.A. According to the contract, Lufthansa Technik AG will technically provide support for the auxiliary power units (APUs) of Air France S.A.’s entire Airbus A350 fleet. Over the next six years, Lufthansa Technik will provide extensive MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services for the Honeywell HGT1700 APUs at its Hamburg site.
“Flying our A350s in the best operational conditions is a priority for the satisfaction of our passengers,” said Géry Mortreux, Executive Vice President, Air France Industries. “We know that we can rely on Lufthansa Technik’s exclusive solution and expertise to support the HGT1700 APUs equipping the new Airbus wide-body aircraft. We have every confidence in their ability to deliver the high level of service we expect,” he further added.