- Lufthansa Technik and the Cathay Group signed a six-year, exclusive Total Component Maintenance deal covering 72 aircraft (20 Boeing 747 freighters and 52 Boeing 777 passenger jets), starting in October.
- The “power-by-the-hour” agreement centralises component repair and overhaul to boost reliability, operational stability, fleet availability, and cost efficiency across Cathay’s 747/777 fleets.
- Both sides emphasised the strategic importance of this deal, with Cathay entrusting over one-third of its fleet to Lufthansa Technik and reaffirming confidence in their technical expertise.
With the signing of their most extensive maintenance agreement to date, Lufthansa Technik and the
Cathay Group mark a new chapter in their long-standing partnership.
Over the next six years, the
leading provider of technical aircraft services will exclusively deliver Total Component Maintenance
(TCM) for the 747 and 777 fleets of Hong Kong’s flag carrier. Services for a total of 20 Boeing 747 freighters and 52 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft will commence in October.
As part of the new TCM agreement, Cathay will benefit from Lufthansa Technik’s comprehensive “power-by-the-hour” services, which cover component repair and overhaul for 72 aircraft. By managing all component-related activities, Lufthansa Technik ensures high reliability and operational stability across the airline’s fleet. The support package, specifically tailored to Cathay Pacific’s needs, provides maximum flexibility and helps optimise both fleet availability and cost efficiency.
“Cathay has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with component maintenance for more than one-third of our fleet, marking a significant milestone that underscores our confidence in their technical expertise,” said Keith Brown, Director of Engineering at Cathay. “We look forward to fostering a strong and enduring collaboration that meets our fleet demands and operational priorities.”
Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik, stated: “Standing here today in Hong Kong alongside our valued colleagues from Cathay to sign a contract of this scale is truly a highlight of the year for us.
This agreement marks a new milestone in our partnership and demonstrates the confidence Cathay places in our capabilities. We are sincerely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to expanding our partnership through this unique and comprehensive maintenance support program.”
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