Lufthansa Technik and Cathay announce large MRO contract

Lufthansa Technik and the Cathay Group have added a new chapter in the companies’ long-standing partnership, with Lufthansa Technik exclusively delivering Total Component Maintenance (TCM) for Cathay’s 747 and 777 fleets for the next six years, totalling to 20 Boeing 747 freighters and 52 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft.

This includes Lufthansa Technik’s comprehensive “power-by- the-hour” services, with Lufthansa Technik saying the support package was specifically tailored to Cathay Pacific’s needs. “Cathay has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with component maintenance for more than one-third of our fleet, marking a significant milestone that underscores our confidence in their technical expertise,” said Keith Brown, Director of Engineering at Cathay.

“We look forward to fostering a strong and enduring collaboration that meets our fleet demands and operational priorities.”

Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik said: “Standing here today in Hong Kong alongside our valued colleagues from Cathay to sign a contract of this scale is truly a highlight of the year for us. This agreement marks a new milestone in our partnership and demonstrates the confidence Cathay places in our capabilities. We are sincerely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to expanding our partnership through this unique and comprehensive maintenance support programme.”

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