Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Partner to Enhance 787 Cabin Modifications
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have announced an agreement designating Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing-licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes. This collaboration aims to bring additional choice and capacity to the market.
As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is authorized to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) service provider.
“We are pleased to bring additional interior modification capacity to 787 owners and operators by designating Lufthansa Technik as a Boeing Licensed Service Center. Through this novel collaboration, customers will benefit from Lufthansa Technik’s decades of MRO experience and familiarity with the 787 platform,” said Doug Backhus, Vice President of Boeing Cabins, Modifications, and Maintenance.
Expanded Services for 787 Operators
Operators, lessors, and other companies with 787 cabin modification needs will now have the option to work with Lufthansa Technik. As a BLSC for 787 cabin modifications, Lufthansa Technik can design new cabin interiors, provide the associated engineering, and perform the integration according to customer specifications. Along with the license granted by Boeing, Lufthansa Technik will also handle the certification of the modification projects. These modifications will be performed at one of Lufthansa Technik’s global network facilities.
“This is a great endorsement from Boeing of Lufthansa Technik’s outstanding cabin modification services. Customers looking to modify the interior of their Dreamliner will be able to find the full range of services from us. As Boeing’s licensed Service Center for cabin modification of the 787, we are pleased to contribute our expertise in this area and to create additional capacity in the market as the world’s largest MRO provider,” said Harald Gloy, Chief Operating Officer at Lufthansa Technik.
Future Plans and Implementation
The two parties will continue preparations to enable Lufthansa Technik to start its first 787 cabin modification project in 2025. The BLSC will complement Boeing’s existing 787 Interior Modifications offerings, adding significant capacity to the market.
This agreement on 787 cabin modifications follows the completion of the first base maintenance event on a 787 Dreamliner this April at Lufthansa Technik Malta.
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