Frontier Airlines Enhances Safety with Extended Maintenance Deal
Frontier Airlines, known for its cost-effective travel options, has entered into a new five-year maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik. This partnership extends the previous collaborations between the two, now incorporating a more comprehensive set of maintenance services and technological solutions.
Under the new agreement, more than 300 maintenance events for Frontier's Airbus fleet are scheduled to occur at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR). This facility, strategically located in the Americas, has been a previous collaborator with Frontier, providing essential base maintenance and component support. The expansion into digital solutions through Lufthansa's AVIATAR platform marks a significant enhancement. AVIATAR utilizes analytical models to deliver insights and recommendations, boosting operational reliability, reducing costs, and enhancing safety.
Joerg Speri, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico, emphasized the commitment to excellence and safety, stating, "We are looking to support all aspects of base maintenance for Frontier Airlines and our other customers through our continuous commitment to excellence, quality, and safety in every project." This statement underscores the strategic focus on comprehensive support that goes beyond mere compliance to ensure top-tier service quality.
The LTPR facility is specially equipped to handle the Airbus A320 family, a mainstay of Frontier's fleet. Its geographic position allows it to efficiently serve customers across the Americas. Currently, the facility operates five lines and employs over 400 skilled personnel.
Lufthansa Technik's robust presence in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry is well-documented, with nearly three decades of experience and over 20,000 employees spread across more than 30 locations worldwide. This extensive experience includes significant projects such as the first 12-year check on an Airbus A380 in the Philippines, illustrating the company's capacity for handling complex maintenance tasks on a wide variety of aircraft models.