LTLS operates a warehouse for SuperJet International in the U.S.

Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) and SuperJet International
are stepping up their collaboration. LTLS is supplementing the spares
distribution center in Frankfurt by taking over responsibility for
SuperJet International warehouse operations in Fort Lauderdale (USA).

By deciding for this supply set-up, SuperJet International and LTLS
ensure a rapid and reliable spares provisioning for SSJ100 operators
in the Americas. Because of its close proximity to the launch
customer, Mexican airline Interjet, the LTLS warehouse located at the
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), has been selected as the optimum
location. Fort Lauderdale serves as a hub for 27 passenger airlines
with 65 domestic and 36 international destinations in Canada, the
Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and South
America. Miami International Airport (MIA) is close by, increasing
the potential destinations.

With this set-up, LTLS is taking over responsibility for after-sales
support, including the storage, handling and distribution of
serviceable parts to the customers, as well as the management of the
repair cycle for unserviceable parts. In addition, customs brokerage,
inventory control for the pool items and 24/7 logistics support are
being offered.

With the continuous development of a network of 8 strategically
located branch offices in the U.S., LTLS is the specialist for
aviation logistics in the North American market, offering an
extensive range of services. “Fort Lauderdale’s location in South
Florida is uniquely suited to support customers in North, Central and
South America. With this set-up, we are able to serve future
customers of the SSJ100 anywhere in the region”, states Stephen
Fondell, Managing Director of LTLS in the U.S.

The launch customer LCC Interjet has ordered 20 SSJ100 and has
options for 10 more. The first aircraft has been already delivered in
June, the second one is to be delivered very soon. The airline has
major hubs in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and San Jose del
Cabo.