Dhaka: Lufthansa Technik will now be providing Air India with Total Component Support (TCS) for the airline’s entire Boeing 777 fleet under a new agreement.

The multi-year agreement encompasses services for a total of 27 aircraft. The move also paves the way for long-term cooperation between both the companies.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, SK Dash, Chief Technical Officer, Air India, said, "The partnership with the well-experienced Lufthansa Technik for the component support of our entire Boeing 777 fleet of 27 aircraft is a significant milestone in our collaborative journey. Lufthansa Technik demonstrated professional ad-hoc support for our Boeing 777 fleet and we are delighted to strengthen this relationship further by way of this long-term agreement."

The now concluded agreement includes the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft components and provides Air India with access to Lufthansa Technik's global component pool and logistics services.

Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales, Asia Pacific, Lufthansa Technik, said, "We would like to thank Air India for their trust and for awarding Lufthansa Technik to provide comprehensive Total Component Support. As the airline continues on its growth path in the next years, we look forward to supporting them with our services and eagerly anticipate expanding our new partnership further."

The close partnership between the two companies will enable the airline to maximise efficiency in its technical operations and ensures the best possible availability of the spare parts it needs.