FOKKER TO SUPPORT BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Aerospace has signed an MOU with Fokker Services to jointly develop logistics support solutions for the Dash 8/Q100/200/300 aircraft models through Fokker’s ABACUS programme. ABACUS offers guaranteed availability of serviceable components, and flight hour-based component repair and overhaul services. It will allow Dash 8/Q100/200/300 aircraft operators to better manage their lifecycle costs, improve parts availability and enhance aircraft dispatch availability.

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MAJOR EXPANSION FOR FL TECHNICS
FL Technics in Lithuania will invest $25 million to expand its maintenance capacity, list of capabilities, product range, and improve service quality.
The programme, which includes construction of additional new hangars in Vilnius, expansion of capability list of base and line maintenance, Part-M products, expansion of the network of line stations, acquisition of needed equipment and training programmes for company employees, will be implemented in the 2010-15 period.

AFI TEAMS WITH REGIONAL ON E-JETS
AFI KLM E&M and Régional have pooled their expertise and know-how to offer a full range of products and services for Embraer ERJ and E-Jet families. This means that customers can benefit from AFI KLM E&M for component support and cabin modification, as well as its wide-ranging international network and broad portfolio of services.

LHT AND VOLVO TEAM ON ENGINE REPAIRS
Lufthansa Technik and Volvo Aero have signed a general agreement to jointly develop new repair methods for mainly structural parts of large commercial aircraft engines within the capability of Lufthansa Technik. Additionally, the partners will also cooperate in the appropriate certification processes, the repair services and the marketing and sales activities for
this business.

LHT PREPARES FOR 747-8 AND 787
Lufthansa Technik says it is stepping up its preparations for the arrival of the Boeing 747-8 and 787.
In the case of the 747-8, 20 of which are on order by Lufthansa, it has been closely involved in the development of the maintenance programme at Boeing, made an important contribution towards further development or improvement of onboard systems and prepared itself to provide technical support for the new aircraft. This has entailed procurement of the necessary production resources and special tools, as well as the development of support concepts. In addition to maintenance and engineering services, Lufthansa Technik will also offer integrated Total Technical Support for the newest member of the 747 family.