Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their Tailored Parts Package (TPP) agreement for three years, covering more than 6,500 Boeing part numbers across all of its commercial aircraft platforms. The renewal was announced at MRO Europe in Amsterdam, intended to enhance parts availability and cost predictability for airlines.
How Does the Tailored Parts Package Work?
Under the agreement, customers commit to purchasing an agreed group of parts during the contract term, while Boeing manages supply chain execution for those components. It says the programme is designed to simplify parts procurement and inventory management, with predictable pricing to support cost planning.
For Lufthansa Technik, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, the renewed agreement is intended to secure access to critical parts, reduce sourcing complexity and improve planning reliability for operators of Boeing fleets. The company says the renewed contract also strengthens its component services portfolio.
Executives Stress Supply Chain Reliability
William Ampofo, senior vice president of parts and distribution and supply chain at Boeing Global Services, said the agreement brings experience, capability and reach together to help customers plan their parts needs with greater confidence.
Thomas Boettger, vice president of corporate procurement at Lufthansa Technik, said:
“Reliable access to material is a key factor in maintaining aircraft availability and operational efficiency. Through this renewed agreement with Boeing, we further strengthen our ability to provide customers worldwide with dependable parts support across all Boeing aircraft platforms. The combination of broad parts coverage and secure supply chain access creates tangible value for airlines in today’s demanding operating environment.”
Other companies with TPP agreements include Turkish Technik, Xiamen Airlines and DAE’s Joramco. Boeing and Etihad Engineering also renewed their TPP agreement at MRO Europe.
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