Lufthansa Technik Logistik (LTL) will provide spare parts distribution services for SuperJet International at Frankfurt International airport under a new five-year contract.

As part of the deal, about 800 items from the SuperJet International component pool will be kept in stock at a warehouse at the airport, says LTL.

SuperJet International is responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales support of the Sukhoi Superjet 100.

"LTL will support SuperJet International's business success by sharing their industry leadership and huge experience in satisfying the special needs of airlines. Moreover, we benefit from their expertise not only in spare parts logistics but also from their competence to fulfill all logistic operations in the component repair cycle, being able to provide material management from the manufacturer to our valued customers around the world," says Alessandro Franzoni, SuperJet International's chief executive.

Under the contract, SuperJet International's customers will also have access to a dedicated desk in aircraft-on-ground situations that will be available around the clock, says LTL.

Source: Flight Daily News