Engineering and maintenance provider HAECO and Liebherr-Aerospace have entered into a new component maintenance agreement to support COMAC’s C909 and C919 aircraft, strengthening their existing partnership in the Chinese Mainland.

The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on comprehensive repair and overhaul services for hydraulic components, as COMAC expands its fleet of commercial jets.

“We are excited to join forces with Liebherr in providing high-quality hydraulic component maintenance services for the COMAC C909 and C919 aircraft,” said Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, group director of component and engine services at HAECO. “Our profound expertise in component maintenance solutions will enhance operational efficiency and reliability for COMAC and aircraft operators.”

Eric Thévenot, general manager aerospace customer service at Liebherr (China) Co., Ltd., added: “This strategic partnership combines HAECO’s component MRO know-how and Liebherr-Aerospace’s OEM capabilities in China to deliver efficient and comprehensive hydraulic component maintenance for COMAC’s commercial jet aircraft. In parallel, the parties also maintain a dedicated landing gear service agreement to support the C909 fleet in the Chinese Mainland, building on their ongoing and successful collaboration.”

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