Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Defense, a German maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow to support the country’s Chinook helicopter fleet.

Why it matters: Boeing and Lufthansa Technik will establish a network of parts warehouses and logistics services across Germany to support the future fleet of CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

“This agreement marks an important step forward in ensuring sustained readiness of the German CH-47F Chinook fleet across different bases,” said Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Boeing Global Services vice president, Government, Europe, Canada, Israel and Latin America.

Germany’s Chinook fleet will be the first rotary-wing aircraft in Lufthansa Technik’s MRO portfolio. Germany’s first CH-47F Chinook is in final assembly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The country is scheduled to take delivery of the aircraft in 2027.

“With our tailored parts logistics expertise, we will make a significant contribution to ensuring the high level of operational readiness that is essential for the sovereign German sustainment,” said Michael von Puttkamer, senior vice president, Special Aircraft & Defense, Lufthansa Technik.

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Defense are also cooperating on support for Germany’s active P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol fleet. The P-8A collaboration covers aircraft checks, component support, engine condition monitoring and technical training.