Novair and Lufthansa sign new maintenance contract for CFM LEAP-1A engines

Swedish charter carrier Nova Airlines AB (Novair) and Lufthansa Technik have signed a long-term exclusive engine maintenance services contract for the CFM International LEAP-1A engines of Novair’s two Airbus A321neo aircraft. Recently, Lufthansa Technik received the approval for this engine type by the German federal aviation administration LBA (Luftfahrtbundesamt) and is now in the position to offer comprehensive technical support for the LEAP-1A. Covered by the new contract are different services, like engineering, overhaul and testing, mobile engine services (MES), engine parts repair and warranty handling. “The Novair operation is all about maximum aircraft use for our business, and minimum environmental