SWISS continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s component support for Boeing 777 fleet
Exclusive ten-year agreement covers all twelve aircraft of this type
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing collaboration on component support for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. An exclusive ten-year contract, covering all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will commence in January. This new agreement seamlessly extends the Total Component Support (TCS) that the world’s leading provider of technical aircraft services has been providing to SWISS for this aircraft type over the past ten years.
For SWISS, the contract continues to ensure component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), access to Lufthansa Technik’s global spare parts pool, and logistical support through a dedicated homebase stock located on SWISS’ premises in Zurich. In addition to the Boeing 777 fleet, Lufthansa Technik already provides these services for the airline’s Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A330, A340, as well as the growing A350 fleet.
“Based on our very positive experience with Lufthansa Technik’s reliable component support across a large part of our fleet, we are confident that we have again chosen the best possible partner to meet our high standards in this area,” said Claus Bauer, Head of Technical Fleet Management at SWISS. “We’re pleased to extend this trusted cooperation, especially amid ongoing global supply chain challenges, where Lufthansa Technik’s support plays a key role in ensuring component availability and securing our long-term operational performance.”
Lea Degner, Head of Sales Lufthansa Group Airlines at Lufthansa Technik, added: “It’s a great vote of confidence that SWISS is once again placing its trust in our component support. After ten years of successful cooperation for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, we’re proud to continue our partnership and to support SWISS in keeping its operations smooth, reliable, and ready for the future.”
Beyond the TCS, Lufthansa Technik also contributes to enhancing the efficiency of SWISS’ Boeing 777 operations. All twelve aircraft are equipped with the company’s innovative AeroSHARK surface technology, developed in collaboration with BASF Coatings. This sharkskin-inspired modification reduces aerodynamic drag and improves fuel efficiency by around one percent. SWISS was among the first airlines to use this technology.
About SWISS:
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland's leading air carrier. With one of Europe's most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland's traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also set itself ambitious CO2 goals, and plans to halve its 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and make its business and operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world's biggest airline network.
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.