Press Release
Issued by Lufthansa Technik.
May 14, 2009
Lufthansa Technik and the US service provider eJet Services have agreed to broaden their relationship to include comprehensive support for smaller scheduled airlines worldwide as well as new aircraft types. This will expand their existing joint program of comprehensive maintenance and operating support for private VIP-converted Bombardier CRJ aircraft. Launched in 2008, the Lufthansa Technik and eJet Services joint program offers low-utilization and small fleet operators a comprehensive, global package of nose-to-tail maintenance and operating support.
Together, Lufthansa Technik and eJet Services provide owners and operators with lower, more predictable costs, fleet-based purchasing and efficiency, and 24/7 support through eJet's maintenance and engineering support center. eJet and Lufthansa Technik offer a unique cost-per-flight-hour program for first-generation Bombardier CRJ that cover engines, avionics, rotables, landing gear, auxiliary power units, wheels and brakes. All key systems are covered, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and environmental components.
Lufthansa Technik provides global maintenance, repair and overhaul capability and logistics while eJet provides 24/7 maintenance control, parts tracking and record keeping, maintenance planning tools, and a customized maintenance program for individual operators that can reduce inspection and heavy maintenance costs by up to 20%. The joint program is both JAR OPS and FAA Part 21 compliant.
Lufthansa Technik and eJet Services are broadening the program to include small airlines. The joint product is ideal for small-fleet operations (including sub-fleets of major airlines) which do not have sufficient volume to enroll aircraft in traditional fixed-cost maintenance programs. eJet's maintenance control capability will augment existing engineering and maintenance planning functions in these small fleet operations, allowing the carriers to leverage the global capability of Lufthansa Technik. In addition, the joint product is also projected for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families of aircraft operated as both private VIP operators and small airlines.
"Lufthansa Technik is excited to expand our joint product with eJet. Now owners and operators of airliners operated as private VIP aircraft can enjoy the benefits of our worldwide support and technical capabilities," said Wolfgang Weynell, Lufthansa Technik's Vice President Marketing and Sales. "With eJet we now support small charter and scheduled airlines with fixed-cost maintenance programs with same exacting standards that Lufthansa Technik's applies to larger carriers. Our joint product provides access to fleet based pricing and support while providing the personalized VIP service demanded by this market segment."
"With eJet and Lufthansa Technik, owners gain confidence through compelling maintenance costs, nose-to-tail worldwide coverage and personalized VIP support. Now airline operators with small CRJ fleets and niche airlines can enjoy cost-per-flight-hour worldwide maintenance support that has previously been available only to large fleet airlines" said Steven Markhoff, eJet's President & CEO.
