Bamboo Airways signs $110-mln deal with European maintenance firm
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Bamboo Airways has signed a EUR100-million ($110 million) contract with European aircraft maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik AG to service its airplanes.
Lufthansa Technik would also supply materials for its Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline said in a statement.
It also signed MoUs with two other European firms, AVIAREPS and Airbridge International Agencies for market expansion and cargo transport consultancy.
One more, with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance for engine maintenance, will be signed Thursday.
The airline launched its first commercial flight between Hanoi and Frankfurt late last month, and plans to operate on the Hanoi-London route from March 22, it said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific aircraft types will Lufthansa Technik be servicing for Bamboo Airways?
Which specific aircraft types will Lufthansa Technik be servicing for Bamboo Airways?
Lufthansa Technik will be servicing Bamboo Airways' Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The European firm will also be responsible for supplying the necessary materials for these specific aircraft types as part of the agreement.
Q.Besides maintenance, what other services are Bamboo Airways arranging with European firms?
Besides maintenance, what other services are Bamboo Airways arranging with European firms?
Bamboo Airways has signed Memoranda of Understanding with AVIAREPS and Airbridge International Agencies. These agreements cover market expansion and cargo transport consultancy services. Another MoU for engine maintenance is due to be signed soon.
Q.When did Bamboo Airways begin its first commercial flights to Europe?
When did Bamboo Airways begin its first commercial flights to Europe?
Bamboo Airways launched its first commercial flight to Europe between Hanoi and Frankfurt late last month. The airline has also stated its intention to begin operating on the Hanoi-London route from March 22.