Woodward, Inc. and Lufthansa Technik have entered an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility Agreement (LRSF), reinforcing their long-standing cooperation for the support of Woodward components on the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. As part of Woodward’s newly established two-tier global support network, Lufthansa Technik is the first network partner authorized to provide the complete range of repair and overhaul services on Woodward fuel controls, valves, and actuators for the CFM LEAP engines.
For operators of Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, this agreement will translate into enhanced service resilience and greater planning certainty. Lufthansa Technik, as a CFM Premier MRO provider, already supports a significant number of CFM LEAP engine-powered aircraft. The Elite partnership further strengthens Lufthansa Technik’s ability to deliver integrated, OEM-aligned repair and overhaul services for Woodward fuel controls, actuators, and valves — the critical systems that drive engine performance and reliability — as CFM LEAP fleets continue to grow.
As part of this collaboration, Lufthansa Technik will invest in advanced tooling and test equipment to enable full Elite-level capabilities for Woodward components. This investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the CFM LEAP platform and its determination to deliver OEM-compliant, high-quality repair solutions for CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine operators worldwide.
John DiSilvestro, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service at Woodward, stated:
“The partnership with Lufthansa Technik is an important step forward in our collaboration and for delivering excellent service to customers. Lufthansa Technik is a proven leader in engine and component maintenance and a trusted partner. Together, we are strengthening global support for the growing CFM LEAP engine fleet.”
Berit Plewinsky, Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Component Services at Lufthansa Technik, added:
“For our customers, this partnership agreement translates into tangible operational benefits: OEM-supported repair capabilities, close technical alignment, and continuity provide the reliability that airlines need when operating highly efficient and complex next-generation engines. This milestone strengthens our ability to support LEAP fleets sustainably throughout their lifecycle.”
Henning Linnekogel, Senior Director of OEM Partner Management at Lufthansa Technik, commented:
“This collaboration reflects a high level of mutual trust and long-term commitment between Woodward and Lufthansa Technik. By joining Woodward’s ELITE network as the first independent MRO, we are deepening our collaboration and setting new standards in CFM LEAP component support.”
Jacob Roush, Vice President of Sales at Woodward, concluded:
“This agreement is about delivering more value to customers. Airlines need highly reliable solutions that keep aircraft flying efficiently and downtime to a minimum. Partnering with Lufthansa Technik at the Elite level allows us to expand access to OEM-aligned services for Woodward fuel controls, actuators, and valves across the global CFM LEAP fleet.”
