Lufthansa Technik and Royal Jordanian partner on aircraft component support
Minimum twelve-year contract on comprehensive parts supply for the airline's A320neo family fleet
Lufthansa Technik and Royal Jordanian Airlines have deepened their already close cooperation in the field of aircraft parts supply. The MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) company will provide the Amman-based flag carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with its Total Component Support (TCS) for the entire Airbus A320neo family fleet the airline is currently building up. The respective contract was ceremonially signed at the Dubai Airshow today.
TCS contracts signed with Lufthansa Technik in 2017 and 2021 already provided Royal Jordanian’s Airbus A320ceo (Classic Engine Option) fleet access to the MRO company’s global spare parts pool, helping the airline to increase the availability of aircraft components and to leverage significant cost-benefits. Through the new contract, these services are extended to also include a total of 20 A320neos and A321neos (New Engine Option) that are set to gradually replace their predecessor models in Royal Jordanian’s operations.
The new contract started with the delivery of the first A320neo to the airline and covers a respective twelve-year period beginning with the phase-in of each individual aircraft. It includes component MRO and pooling services, as well as a 24/7 AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support in the event an aircraft is grounded due to a component defect. For even quicker access to a certain range of A320neo components, Lufthansa Technik will moreover set up a so-called home base pool at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, the center of Royal Jordanian’s operations.
“Our partnership with Lufthansa Technik represents a key enabler of Royal Jordanian’s fleet modernization strategy,” said Royal Jordanian Vice Chairman and CEO, Samer Majali. “As we transition to the new-generation A320neo family, ensuring the highest levels of technical reliability and efficiency is essential to achieving our long-term growth and sustainability objectives. This collaboration strengthens our operational foundation and supports our ambition to deliver a superior, more sustainable travel experience for our passengers.”
“I sincerely thank Royal Jordanian for entrusting us with these critical support services. They not only write the next chapter in our long and trustful business relationship, but also provide our valued customer with utmost reliability and flexibility for the current chapter: the successful transition from A320ceo to A320neo operations”, said Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Corporate Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa at Lufthansa Technik. “Earlier this year, our Aircraft Component Services celebrated contracting the 3,000th A320 family aircraft. With our unrivalled expertise across all major Airbus and also Boeing types, we look forward to continuing to support Royal Jordanian in the best possible way.”
About Royal Jordanian:
Being the national carrier of Jordan and a leading carrier in the region, Royal Jordanian's vision is to connect Jordan and the Levant with the world. From its hub at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Royal Jordanian operates a fleet of 30 comfortable aircraft to reach 44 direct destinations and some 1,000 cities in more than 150 countries through its airline partners in the oneworld airline alliance. The airline's fleet comprises of Boeing 787s, Airbus A320 family aircraft and Embraer regional jets. Royal Jordanian also offers a wide range of complimentary services and amenities for its travelers, including ample leg room and a variety of food and beverage offerings.
About Lufthansa Technik:
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 employs more than 22,000 people in dozens of 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.