LHT and ACC Columbia Jet launch Cyclean Engine Wash service

Lufthansa Technik expanded its Cyclean Engine Wash solution across Europe through a new partnership with ACC Columbia Jet Service. As of August, ACC Columbia Jet Service started providing on-site engine core wash services for commercial aircraft as an authorized service partner at various European locations. This collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility of Lufthansa Technik’s advanced engine washing technology.

Lufthansa Technik will remain responsible for commercial marketing and order processing. Once a request is placed, ACC Columbia Jet Service will be assigned to perform the wash using certified mobile teams in Germany and across Europe. This partnership will give customers access to efficient engine washes for both narrowbody and widebody aircraft. At present, Cyclean Engine Wash is available at more than 60 locations worldwide.

“We are collaborating with ACC Columbia Jet Service to strengthen our network and expand our service offer for Cyclean engine washes in Europe. This development will benefit airlines operating in the region by providing easy access to efficient engine washes using our advanced system.” added Florian Prinz, Head of Engine Life Cycle Services at Lufthansa Technik.

Marlon Asthalter, Base Maintenance Manager at ACC Columbia Jet Service, stated: “We are excited to join forces with Lufthansa Technik as a Cyclean Engine Wash partner. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions in aircraft maintenance, whether in business or commercial aviation. We see this as an important step in expanding sustainable maintenance services throughout Europe, and we look forward to growing this partnership in the years to come.”

The Cyclean system is designed to clean engines efficiently, improving performance while reducing fuel consumption. Using patented technology, Cyclean Engine Wash delivers effective, resource-saving cleaning, cutting water use by 50 per cent compared with conventional methods. Washes are completed in under 45 minutes and require no post-wash engine run-ups, making the system both environmentally responsible and cost-effective for aircraft maintenance.