Lufthansa Technik is putting its experience of overseeing the manufacture of jets for its parent company's airline business to good use.
Yesterday afternoon the German company signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Aviation Link to oversee the first VIP version of a Boeing 777-200ER.
"We have staff in Seattle who are used to managing the process as a Lufthansa aircraft is manufactured. We are using that experience for a VIP customer," says Walter Heerdt, Lufthansa Technik's senior vice president marketing and sales.
The green aircraft is due to be completed at AMAC Aerospace in Basle.
Aviation Link's president and chief executive Abdulaziz al Rowaished said he selected Lufthansa Technik because "they are simply the best."
The two companies are continuing to discuss further services for the aircraft after it is completed in two years time - including maintenance.
"This is a good example of our flexibility," says Heerdt. "We are able to offer customers a menu of services."
Source: Flight Daily News
