Joint support for Embraer E-Jet family from European MRO majors

The two companies are currently developing an appropriate business model for

the new product. Initially focusing on component services in a second step the product could also be enlarged with other services which are requested by the market.

The “Spairliners” model currently used on A380 support will be the model used by the two companies for the Ejets.

The starting point for the new E-Jet services is envisaged to be in  the first half of 2013. Currently, AFI KLM E&M and Lufthansa Technik  are already supporting about 150 aircraft of the E-Jet family within

their fleets but also of third-party customers. In developing and launching the joint offering on the world aircraft maintenance and overhaul market, AFI KLM E&M and Lufthansa Technik will be providing  operators of E-Jet fleets with a reliable and competitive alternative to existing services.

Dr. Burkhard Andrich, senior vice president at Lufthansa Technik, said: "The experience and know-how of the two groups, which have a global reputation for top-quality services, will guarantee the competitiveness and high performance

levels of the solutions on offer."

Robert Anton, SVP Component Services, Air France Industries, said: "With its now-proven A380 component support capabilities, the Spairliners pool access model will constitute an asset for future client airlines, offering substantial scale effects."