Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik have signed a license agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of Airbus A320neo's LEAP-1A nacelles. This means that Lufthansa Technik will now become a member of Safran Nacelles' licensed MRO network and will be able to carry out warranty tasks, repairs and modifications guaranteed by Safran Nacelles.
Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft which are powered by CFM International's LEAP-1A engines. Combined with its existing rotable asset pool of LEAP-1A spares, Lufthansa Technik can now provide its customers spare availability from OEM stock locations and MRO services. A320neo operators will also benefit from the two company's extensive repair experience and are assured of finding a nearby station, meaning repair time can be reduced and the cost of logistics diminished.
Alain Berger, Safran Nacelles' Executive Vice President – Customer Support and Services, stated: “I look forward to sharing with Lufthansa Technik our best OEM quality standards. Operators of the A320neo nacelles can therefore rest assured that they will benefit from the best repairs in an extensive network of global stations.”
“We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with Safran Nacelles through this MRO license”, said Andreas Drosdowski, Vice President Aircraft Component Services at Lufthansa Technik. The LEAP-1A engine type represents a major part of the future of Lufthansa Technik's nacelle portfolio and the long-term commitment to providing top level spare availability and MRO services to our valued customers.”
Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83 000 employees.
