LONDON, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), and
Lufthansa Technik AG today announced a first-of-its-kind licensing
and asset agreement for A380 main landing gear Maintenance Repair
& Overhaul (MRO) services. Under the agreement, which spans the
life of the A380 program, Lufthansa Technik will be able to provide
A380 main landing gear MRO services and access to assets supporting
customer layover schedules.
To help Lufthansa Technik develop MRO capabilities for the A380
main landing gear, Collins Aerospace will provide training, parts
and proprietary repair procedures, including access to technical
publications required to perform A380 main landing gear MRO
services. Lufthansa Technik will offer asset management services
through access to a collaboratively managed pool of main landing
gears, owned by Collins Aerospace.
"This agreement will provide A380 operators with more options
for their main landing gear MRO services from high-quality repair
centers," said Ajay Mahajan, vice
president and general manager of Landing Systems at Collins
Aerospace. "Lufthansa Technik and Collins Aerospace have enjoyed a
longstanding, collaborative relationship and we look forward to
continuing to work together to better meet the MRO needs of our
customers moving forward."
"This agreement will enable us to support customers
comprehensively, not only for planned repair events but also in the
case of non-routine work," said Sandra
Eckstein, vice president of Aircraft Systems at Lufthansa
Technik. "Our landing gear experts in London will be ready for A380 services in
2020. Especially for customers in the EMEA region, this capability
will save time and costs. And the next step to further expand our
intensive collaboration with Collins Aerospace in this area is
already planned as we intend to develop new repair methods for the
A380 landing gear which are OEM approved."
About Lufthansa Technik
With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Lufthansa Technik
Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft
services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance,
production and design organization, the company has a workforce of
more than 25,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik's portfolio covers
the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission
aircraft, engines, components and landing gear in the areas of
digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification,
completion and conversion as well as the manufacture of innovative
cabin products. For more information, visit us at
www.lufthansa-technik.com.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace
Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the
capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve
customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly
evolving global market. For more information, visit
CollinsAerospace.com. Follow us on Twitter: @CollinsAero
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
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