Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) has signed an exclusive Agreement for CF34-10E Engine Maintenance Services with Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. (ARG).

LTAA´s services for ARG started in 2012, when a first contract was signed, covering mainly Performance Restoration Shop Visits. Now, both parties have agreed to continue its partnership by signing a new contract covering the Life Limited Part Shop Visits.  

Matthias Gruber, CEO of LTAA, commented: “We are very proud that Aerolíneas Argentinas and LTAA are continuing their fruitful 10-year relationship with this agreement. Latin America is a strategic pillar for LTAA and the Lufthansa Technik Group. We as LTAA are extraordinarily happy to support Aerolíneas Argentinas in their future growth and success.”

Diego De Risio, VP Maintenance and Engineering of ARG added: “We are thrilled to have signed this engine maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey. Counting with their expertise and support, Aerolíneas Argentinas will be able to continue the successful operation of our Embraer fleet guaranteeing the highest level of quality and safety for our passengers.”

Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. (“ARG”) was founded in 1949 and is the state-owned flag carrier of Argentina and the country's largest airline. It is nowadays owned in its majority by the Argentine government. Located in Buenos Aires, ARG provides services mainly in South America, but also in North America and Europe. Aerolíneas Fleet is composed by 10 ea A330, 44 ea B737 and 26 ea EMB190.

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA), a member of Lufthansa Technik Group, is specialized in the maintenance of engines for regional aircraft and associated additional services. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the General Electric CF34-3, -8 and -10 engines, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100, PW150 series and the Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engine.