Lufthansa Technik and PSA Airlines extend long-standing collaboration
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey to support PSA Airlines’ fleet of 154 CRJ aircraft
Renewed agreement covers comprehensive CF34-8 engine services
Cooperation builds on a 26-year customer relationship
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, a wholly owned Lufthansa Technik subsidiary, and PSA Airlines have signed a new multi-year agreement for CF34-8 engine services. The contract marks the latest milestone in a customer relationship that has spanned more than 26 years.
PSA Airlines, one of North America’s largest regional airlines, operates a fleet of 60 CRJ700 and 94 CRJ900 aircraft powered by CF34-8 engines. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey will continue to provide a comprehensive range of services for the carrier’s CF34-8 engines, such as maintenance, performance restoration shop visits, on-site support, life limited part replacement shop visits and module shop visits. The cooperation is among the longest-standing customer relationships within Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey’s CF34 engine business. Over more than two decades, the partnership has evolved alongside PSA Airlines’ fleet growth and operational requirements, supporting the airline’s continued expansion.
Matthew Key, Vice President of Technical Operations Strategy and Sourcing at PSA Airlines, said: “Relationships like this don’t last 26 years because of contracts. They last because teams on both sides consistently do what they say they are going to do, support each other when challenges arise, and remain focused on delivering exceptional results. The trust that has been built over more than two decades is something we are very proud of.”
Judith Wedlich-Blender, Chief Operations Officer of Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, added: “Every engine we maintain in Alzey represents much more than a technical component. Behind every shop visit are aircraft, passengers and communities that rely on safe and reliable operations every day. We are proud to contribute to that mission together with PSA Airlines and look forward to continuing this partnership in the years ahead.”
About PSA Airlines:
PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and operates regional service under the American Eagle brand. The airline operates a fleet of 60 CRJ700 and 94 CRJ900 aircraft and serves destinations across the United States through the American Airlines network. With more than 5,500 employees, PSA Airlines operates over 730 daily flights to more than 100 destinations. As one of North America’s largest regional airlines, PSA Airlines plays a key role in connecting communities with American Airlines’ global network.
About Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey:
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey GmbH is a company for manufacturer-independent MRO services in the field of engine maintenance for regionally operating passenger aircraft and the latest generation of engines for medium-haul jets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, the company has been operating for over 35 years at its main facility in Alzey, located in the Rhine-Hessian region. The site covers an area of 71,000 square meters and employs around 800 people.
About Lufthansa Technik:
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as a maintenance, production and design organization, the company employs more than 22,000 people in locations around the globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines, components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.