Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik have signed a cooperation agreement for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services on A320neo nacelles for CFM International LEAP-1A engines.

The agreement, signed at the MRO Europe exhibition, aims to provide operators with flexible and cost-effective services based on the expertise of both companies: Safran Nacelles which develops and produces A320neo nacelles, and provides services; and Lufthansa Technik – a leading provider of technical aircraft services.

Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik will combine their expertise to propose to operators the development of repair services approved by airworthiness authorities.The two companies will also rationalise and optimise the use of their respective nacelle end-item stocks worldwide. The results will be increased accessibility and solutions that best match market demand.

Safran Nacelles recently inaugurated a new facility in Hamburg dedicated to the integration of the CFM LEAP-1A engine nacelle on the Airbus A320neo.