Why flyadeal Tapped Lufthansa Technik for 61 New Airbus A320 and A330neo Jets

Saudi Arabian low-fare carrier flyadeal has signed a major five-year agreement. This deal extends its Aircraft Production Inspection Program (APIP) with Lufthansa Technik. The renewal covers a significant incoming fleet expansion. This includes 51 Airbus A320 family aircraft and 10 Airbus A330neo widebodies. The agreement also includes options for ten additional widebody jets. The contract was finalized on February 4, 2026, at the MRO Middle East event in Dubai.

Scope of the Production Inspection Program

The flyadeal Lufthansa Technik agreement significantly expands the scope of their original 2021 partnership. Lufthansa Technik will provide its comprehensive Airbus production inspection service. This service is designed to scrutinize the entire aircraft manufacturing process.

Experts will oversee all stages of production. This ranges from the initial inspection of sub-assemblies to the final assembly. It concludes with the new fleet quality control and aircraft acceptance. To ensure the highest standards, Lufthansa Technik personnel will be stationed at Airbus manufacturing sites. These key locations include Toulouse and Hamburg.

Ensuring Quality and Delivery

The APIP is a crucial tool for airlines. It provides an independent layer of quality assurance. This helps mitigate the risk of technical issues after delivery. For a Saudi Arabian low-fare carrier undergoing rapid growth, this is vital. The program ensures production quality, conformity, and transparency.

Steven Greenway, flyadeal's Chief Executive, highlighted the long-standing trust. He noted Lufthansa Technik's expertise is instrumental to the carrier's continued growth.

Supporting flyadeal's Fleet Expansion

This five-year extension supports flyadeal’s next phase of ambitious expansion. Deliveries of the 51 A320 10 A330neo aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2027. The A330neo marks the airline’s first widebody aircraft order. This move is strategic for accessing new, dense long-haul markets.

As part of the Saudia Group, flyadeal’s growth aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. This national strategy aims to transform the country into a global aviation hub. The Aircraft Production Inspection Program (APIP) helps safeguard this investment. It ensures the carrier receives reliable, high-quality assets.

• 61 New Aircraft: The deal covers 51 Airbus A320 family jets and 10 Airbus A330neo widebodies.
• End-to-End Oversight: Lufthansa Technik will inspect the entire production process, from sub-assembly to final acceptance.
• Strategic Growth: The quality assurance supports flyadeal's expansion into long-haul routes starting with 2027 deliveries.
• MRO Middle East Dubai: The exclusive five-year extension was formally signed at the industry event.

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