Uzbekistan and Lufthansa Technik Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Aircraft Maintenance
Uzbekistan
On September 10, Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Makhkamov held a meeting with Christian Leifeld, Chief Financial Officer of Germany's Lufthansa Technik, and Marion Edel, Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Uzbekistan. The parties discussed technical support for aircraft and the development of technical skills in maintenance and repair. The core of the discussions centered on long-term cooperation, keeping in mind Uzbekistan's plans to double its fleet by 2030.
The talks covered a wide range of issues regarding aircraft and engine maintenance. Particular attention was paid to extending the component technical support agreement for Airbus A320ceo/neo and Boeing 787 aircraft until 2035. Additionally, the participants reviewed future steps for ongoing cooperation in servicing LEAP-1A and CFM56-5B aircraft engines.
As part of strategic planning for the next decade, the sides outlined prospects for developing technical competencies and broadening the operational capabilities of Uzbekistan Airways Technics. To supply the aviation sector with qualified specialists, Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov proposed establishing cooperation between Lufthansa Technik and Tashkent State Transport University. This proposal includes organizing internships for students of the Aviation Transport Engineering Faculty and launching joint educational and professional programs.
The development of this educational and technical partnership is expected to facilitate the integration of international expertise, train highly qualified professionals, and strengthen human resources in Uzbekistan's civil aviation industry. Lufthansa Technik, a subsidiary of Lufthansa airline, is among the top five global providers of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and component manufacturing services.
As part of strategic planning for the next decade, the sides outlined prospects for developing technical competencies and broadening the operational capabilities of Uzbekistan Airways Technics. To supply the aviation sector with qualified specialists, Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov proposed establishing cooperation between Lufthansa Technik and Tashkent State Transport University. This proposal includes organizing internships for students of the Aviation Transport Engineering Faculty and launching joint educational and professional programs.
The development of this educational and technical partnership is expected to facilitate the integration of international expertise, train highly qualified professionals, and strengthen human resources in Uzbekistan's civil aviation industry. Lufthansa Technik, a subsidiary of Lufthansa airline, is among the top five global providers of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and component manufacturing services.
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