Press Release

Air Premia trusts in Lufthansa Technik for Airframe Related Components maintenance 

  • Ten- year agreement with Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen covering Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet
  • Full-service provision to guarantee smooth operations

Air Premia and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen have signed a landmark agreement for comprehensive maintenance services for Airframe Related Components, strengthening the partnership between the two companies. The services will be performed at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen’s facility and will support Air Premia's fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft powered by Trent 1000 engines, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. The ten-year contract, commencing on January 1, 2026, covers maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), modification, and spare support services including lease and exchange solutions provided through Lufthansa Technik’s global network. 

Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen will provide comprehensive services for a wide range of Airframe Related Components including Engine Inlet Cowls, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Exhaust Nozzles, Radomes, and Flight Controls, helping Air Premia to ensure stable operations. 

"In order to sustain our unrivaled operations, we have chosen to partner with the industry's leading technical service providers, ensuring seamless operations and the highest standards of customer satisfaction. We place our full confidence in Lufthansa Technik, the foremost MRO provider, whose extensive expertise in airframe-related component maintenance perfectly complements our commitment to operational excellence," said Paul Kim, Vice President Purchasing from Air Premia.  

"This agreement highlights the confidence customers place in Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen, " said Jan Pfeil, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen. "Our team combines local expertise with global resources to deliver high-quality, reliable support. We look forward to contributing to Air Premia’s operational success and supporting the long-term performance of its Dreamliner fleet." 

"Being entrusted with further business by our existing customer is always rewarding and a big honor. This new contract builds upon our existing Total Component Support agreement for Boeing 787-9 aircraft that began in August 2024," said Jens Michel, Vice President Corporate Sales NEA at Lufthansa Technik. "This partnership represents another level of cooperation with Air Premia and strengthens our strategic position in the Korean market. We are proud to be Air Premia's trusted partner for their growing fleet operations." 

Air Premia Boeing 787 in the air

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Contract signing Air Premia Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen

From left to right:  Stephen Kwon (Manager Purchasing,  Air Premia), Joanna Qiao (ARC Sales Manager, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen), Li Anjing ( Deputy GM, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen) , KE Park ( Chief Strategy Officer, Air Premia), Paul Kim ( VP Purchasing, Air Premia), Sean Jung, ( Director Sales Korea, Lufthansa Technik), Copyright: Lufthansa Technik

Julia Michaelis

Spokesperson

Lufthansa Technik AG | Hamburg, Germany