FL Technics Engine Services has entered into an agreement with Lufthansa Group’s Group Engine Management GmbH to support its engine maintenance needs. For the relatively young engine shop, the agreement marks a milestone in the development of the facility and its operations.
The partnership covers repair and maintenance services for the CFM56 engine family, strengthening FL Technics Engine Services’ position as a specialist CFM56 MRO provider. It also provides experience and knowledge to support the further development of its capabilities.
Valerij Deveikis, CEO of FL Technics Engine Services, said, “Lufthansa Group as FL Technics Group sets a high standard in aviation, and being able to work with an organization of this scale gives us a valuable opportunity to learn, exchange experience and further strengthen the way we operate. We are grateful for the trust and look forward to everything we can take from this cooperation to continue developing the shop and its capabilities.”
For FL Technics Engine Services, the agreement with Lufthansa brings together many of the elements that have shaped the shop’s development, from building its CFM56-focused operation to having its processes and standards assessed by a major aviation group. It provides a foundation for the business’s further development.
Representatives from Group Engine Management GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG providing engine management services to Lufthansa Group airlines, recently visited the FL Technics Engine Services shop in Kaunas, Lithuania, to conduct a customer audit. The audit covered key areas including quality and safety management, technical processes, documentation, personnel competence and control of maintenance activities.
Justinas Mikalainis, Quality Manager at FL Technics Engine Services, said, “An audit with a customer like Lufthansa Group gives us an opportunity to look at our organization from the customer’s perspective. It helps us understand their expectations, confirm the effectiveness of our processes and identify opportunities for improvement.”
CFM56 Capabilities
Located in Kaunas, Lithuania, FL Technics Engine Services operates a purpose-built 3,400 m² engine shop with eight bays focused on the CFM56 family, including the CFM56-3, CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B.
The shop provides services including engine repairs, module swaps, partial performance restoration, lease return services and on-wing support. Each service is tailored to help customers maximise engine time on-wing, minimise operational costs and optimise asset value.
