Under a multi year agreement, Lufthansa Technik will maintain components removed from WestJet Encore aircraft and provide replacements from its extensive pool of Q400 stock. All logistics and transportation will be handled by Lufthansa Technik. Also, as part of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will create a new pool of Q400 stock in North America.
WestJet Encore has committed to twenty firm orders, with a further twenty five options.
Roger McIntosh, VP Technical Operations, WestJet Encore said: “After a rigorous selection process we were convinced that Lufthansa Technik could offer us the high level of performance and reliability that we expect at a competitive price.”
Wolfgang Weynell, VP Marketing and Sales of Lufthansa Technik commented: “We feel very proud and excited to be present at the birth of a major new airline in the Canadian market and a major Bombardier Q400 operator. The North American market is extremely important to us and this contract is further proof of Lufthansa Technik’s commitment to providing excellent service and value for money to operators in the region.”