Lufthansa Technik expands its presence in India by strengthening its partnership with one of the leading players in the Indian aviation industry. IndiGo has appointed the provider of technical aircraft services to deliver comprehensive lease return support as part of long-term agreements covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The contracts cover base maintenance and single component maintenance services for a significant number of aircraft in the airline’s Airbus A320 family.

To ensure extensive support, high availability and maximum flexibility for the Gurugram-based airline, Lufthansa Technik will provide Base Maintenance Services at two locations within its global network: at Lufthansa Technik Sofia and Lufthansa Technik Philippines. In addition to these checks, Lufthansa Technik will provide dedicated single component maintenance support at its workshop in Hamburg to ensure the smooth and timely execution of lease return activities.

IndiGo’s fleet includes several hundred A320s and A321s and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. The airline navigates one of the most dynamic fleet expansions in the global aviation industry, with nearly one new aircraft joining its fleet every week. Wet- and damp-leased aircraft will continue to play a crucial role in its operations, while the carrier’s wet-lease strategy underscores its commitment to flexibility and fleet optimization. To support this, IndiGo relies on Lufthansa Technik as a strong and reliable partner, which has been successfully providing efficient aircraft lease return services for different customers for many years.

Parichay Datta, Senior Vice President Engineering and Maintenance at IndiGo, said: “In times of capacity shortfalls due to supply chain challenges, we are placing strong emphasis on leased aircraft. These leases have proven invaluable in meeting demand and maintaining our strong market position. In this context, we are particularly excited to further expand our partnership with Lufthansa Technik, leveraging their expertise in aircraft lease return services.”

Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Technik, commented: “IndiGo’s growth trajectory and active fleet management pose unique operational challenges. We are pleased to support the Indian airline with our global capabilities, deep technical expertise and reliable turnaround performance. These contracts further strengthen our long-standing partnership and reflect the confidence IndiGo places in Lufthansa Technik as a trusted MRO provider.”