Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has extended its collaboration with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) by entrusting the renowned provider with component support for its new Airbus A350 aircraft, set to join the airline’s long-haul fleet next year. The newly signed total component support (TCS) agreement covers all A350s and complements existing TCS contracts for SWISS’ Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A330 and A340 fleets. The deal also includes an expansion of the home base parts stock in Zurich, Switzerland.
Claus Bauer, Head of Technical Fleet Management at SWISS, commented: “Based on the reliable parts support for our current Airbus fleet, we are convinced that with Lufthansa Technik we have contracted the best possible partner for the fulfilment of our demanding component support demands. Hence, we are delighted to expand this trustful cooperation for the modernisation of our long-haul fleet. Especially in the challenging global supply chain situation, Lufthansa Technik’s support will help us ensure operational excellence for our A350s in terms of component availability, and give us the opportunity to maintain our competitive edge over the longer term.”
Kai-Stefan Roepke, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Lufthansa Technik, added: “We are pleased to closely support SWISS in the modernisation of their long-haul fleet. With the massive capacity of our 15 global component stocks and flexible transportation solutions, we will ensure that every required A350 component reaches our valued customer in the shortest possible time. We have already begun our preparations and are looking forward to starting the support for SWISS’ newest aircraft type next year.”
The partnership between SWISS and LHT spans many years, encompassing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as aircraft modifications. Notably, SWISS was an early adopter of Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface technology, which reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by approximately one percent. The sharkskin-inspired modification, developed in collaboration with BASF, has already been implemented across the airline’s entire Boeing 777 fleet of 12 aircraft.
