Aerospace and transportation systems

Press releases | 09/30/2024

Liebherr and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING sign major service contract

Liebherr-Aerospace and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING announce the signature of a three-year agreement covering the maintenance of heat transfer equipment on board the Airbus A320ceo/neo fleet of EGYPTAIR. The contract also covers the Airbus A320ceo/neo fleets of other airlines, which are presently supported by EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING. The goal: Customers shall benefit from fast response and shorter turn-around-times as well as Liebherr’s Original Equipment Manufacturer experience.

Liebherr-Aerospace and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING have recently signed a major heat transfer maintenance services agreement. Over the next three years, Liebherr and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING will jointly provide maintenance and re-coring services of heat transfer equipment that is on-board the Airbus A320ceo/neo fleet operated by EGYPTAIR and other airlines that have a standing MRO contract with EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING.

The re-coring and major repairs will take place at the workshops of Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc., in Michigan (USA), already for several decades Liebherr’s center of excellence for heat transfer equipment MRO services in the Americas.

By providing localized support and reducing dependency on external services, EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING is positioned as a key player in driving operational efficiency for airlines, especially within Africa and the Middle East. With reduced turnaround times and enhanced responsiveness, this partnership ensures that EGYPTAIR is at the forefront of delivering world-class maintenance solutions, tailored to the specific needs of its global clients.

“We are delighted to be working with EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING, one of the leading providers of MRO services in aviation,” commented Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. “This agreement sets out the framework of a win-win partnership for both parties that will allow us in particular to further develop our repair network.”

“We are very happy to work with Liebherr-Aerospace to support our fleet of A320ceo/neo and the fleets of our customers that we already take care of under already existing maintenance contracts,” added Eng. Ibrahim Fathy, Chairman & CEO of EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING. “Liebherr provides a high level of performance and flexibility. They understand and meet our and our customers’ requirements.”

Fathy added that EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING will leverage Liebherr's OEM expertise to reinforce its leadership in MRO services by undertaking a critical role in the repair process. With its advanced facilities in Cairo, EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING will be responsible for executing major non-welding repairs, performing minor repairs, and conducting all test procedures to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability. This strategic collaboration not only enhances EGYPTAIR's technical capabilities but also enables it to deliver highly efficient and timely services across its expansive MRO network leading to widening our customer base and driving business growth.

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