Press release
Exclusive Total Component Support for Vietjet
Vietjet, the new-age carrier in Vietnam, has entered into an exclusive Total Component Support (TCS) agreement with Lufthansa Technik, the world’s leading MRO provider. The signing ceremony of the agreement took place at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
This comprehensive multi-year agreement for 184 Airbus A320 family and 9 Airbus A330 aircraft encompasses extensive component services for Vietjet's growing fleet, ensuring the airline’s operational excellence and the highest standards of maintenance starting from October 2024 onwards.
“We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with Vietjet through this significant TCS agreement,” said Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Technik. “Our relationship, built on trust and mutual respect over the past decade, has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. We are thankful that Vietjet has once again chosen us as their trusted partner to accompanying the airline on its future growth path, Lufthansa Technik is definitely committed to providing Vietjet with the highest quality of service and support to ensure the continued success of their operations.”
Vietjet Chief Operating Officer Michael Hickey commented: “We have enjoyed a successful partnership with Lufthansa Technik since 2014. We highly value the global expertise and advanced MRO services from the German provider, renowned for its commitment to the world's highest standards. The agreement also reflects our strategic vision to enhance our fleet's reliability and performance, we are poised to achieve new heights in operational efficiency. We look forward to continuing our dedication in providing our passengers with quality, seamless and safe travel experience.”
While Vietjet was Lufthansa Technik's first AVIATAR Technical Logbook customer in Asia Pacific, underscoring the innovative collaboration between the two companies, this new agreement represents the largest Total Component Support contract Lufthansa Technik has secured in the Southeast Asia region, reflecting the strong and growing relationship between the two companies. The support provided by Lufthansa Technik will ensure that Vietjet's fleet continues to operate with the highest levels of efficiency and safety, reinforcing Vietjet's position as a leading airline in the region.