SWISS continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s component support for Boeing 777 fleet

Swiss International Air Lines 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 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, 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.

Claus Bauer, Head of Technical Fleet Management at SWISS commented: “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. 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, stated: “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.