WestJet Encore signs with Lufthansa Technik for Bombardier Q400 Component Support

WestJet Encore, WestJet’s new regional carrier, has signed a Total
Component Support TCS® deal with Lufthansa Technik to provide
component repair and pool access support for its new and growing
fleet of Q400s.

Under a multi year agreement, Lufthansa Technik will maintain
components removed from WestJet Encore aircraft and provide
replacements from its extensive pool of Q400 stock. All logistics and
transportation will be handled by Lufthansa Technik. Also, as part of
the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will create a new pool of Q400 stock
in North America.

WestJet Encore has committed to twenty firm orders, with a further
twenty five options.

Roger McIntosh, VP Technical Operations, WestJet Encore said: “After
a rigorous selection process we were convinced that Lufthansa Technik
could offer us the high level of performance and reliability that we
expect at a competitive price.”

Wolfgang Weynell, VP Marketing and Sales of Lufthansa Technik
commented: “We feel very proud and excited to be present at the birth
of a major new airline in the Canadian market and a major Bombardier
Q400 operator. The North American market is extremely important to us
and this contract is further proof of Lufthansa Technik’s commitment
to providing excellent service and value for money to operators in
the region.”