Asiana Airlines signs five-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik Philippines for A380 base maintenance

Lufthansa Technik Philippines will be carrying out a total of 14
checks starting in March 2018

On February 7, Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Asiana Airlines
signed a five-year agreement for base maintenance. From 2018 to 2022,
Lufthansa Technik Philippines will be carrying out a total of 14
checks on the South Korean airline's A380s.

"We are happy for this opportunity to further strengthen our
long-term relationship with Lufthansa Technik Philippines," says Dong
Jun Shin, General Manager Aircraft & Supplies Purchasing of Asiana
Airlines. "During previous checks on our A380s, Lufthansa Technik
Philippines has shown sincerity and dedication to the campaign, which
ultimately led to our decision on whom to award this contract."

Asiana Airlines first took delivery of its A380s in 2014, and has six
A380s at present. Over the next five years, they are scheduled to
undergo light to heavy maintenance checks. In addition to these
checks, Lufthansa Technik Philippines is also commissioned to carry
out modifications on the Doors, Flap Tracks, Wing Tip, Engine Feed
Fuel Pump System, and other structural modifications.

"At first, it was our expertise and proximity that led the customer
to send four of their A380s to us," says Elmar Lutter, President and
CEO of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. "We are happy to continue our
partnership, after completing those checks and earning their trust."

The first A380 under this contract is scheduled to arrive in Manila,
on March 2018.