WestJet has awarded its CFM56-7B engine maintenance programme to Lufthansa Technik. The agreement provides WestJet with access to a wide range of services including overhaul capabilities and on-site maintenance support. Under a separate agreement, Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with FTAI Aviation to provide access to CFM56 modules and material to support this maintenance programme. An important principle of this maintenance approach is the replacement of modules, which optimizes engine life and delivers a more environmentally sustainable programme.
“WestJet is excited to move forward in this new agreement with Lufthansa Technik in a dynamic new programme to support our fleet. We are looking forward to working with this expanded relationship with Lufthansa Technik to provide excellent support and engine life cycle management. Further, working with a support organization that understands the airline perspective and needs, serves to enhance the value of support brought to the table. This is the result of a very competitive process started in January 2021 that resulted in Lufthansa Technik’s team being awarded a contract that provides leading value and support through a team approach offering creative solutions,” said Gandeephan Ganeshalingam, Vice President of Technical Operations, WestJet.
“One major pillar in our collaboration is that we will be able to, where appropriate, further optimize an engine’s life. This results in high engine reliability and stable operations for WestJet,” said Georgios Ouzounidis, VP Corporate Sales North America at Lufthansa Technik.
