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HAECO and Liebherr Collaborate to Improve COMAC Aircraft Reliability

HAECO and Liebherr Collaborate to Enhance COMAC Aircraft Reliability
Engineering and maintenance specialist HAECO has entered into a new component maintenance agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to support the hydraulic systems of COMAC’s C909 and C919 aircraft. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening their partnership within Mainland China, focusing on comprehensive repair and overhaul services for critical hydraulic components as COMAC continues to expand its commercial jet fleet.
Strategic Partnership to Support COMAC’s Fleet
Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, HAECO’s Group Director of Component and Engine Services, underscored the importance of the alliance, stating that the partnership aims to deliver high-quality hydraulic component maintenance services for the COMAC C909 and C919 aircraft. She emphasized that HAECO’s extensive expertise in component maintenance will contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and reliability for both COMAC and its aircraft operators.
Echoing this sentiment, Eric Thévenot, General Manager of Aerospace Customer Service at Liebherr (China) Co., Ltd., highlighted the strategic value of the agreement. He noted that the collaboration leverages HAECO’s component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) expertise alongside Liebherr-Aerospace’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capabilities in China. Together, they intend to provide efficient and comprehensive hydraulic component maintenance tailored to COMAC’s commercial jets.
Beyond hydraulic systems, HAECO and Liebherr also maintain a dedicated landing gear service agreement for the C909 fleet, further cementing their ongoing cooperation in the region.
Challenges and Market Implications
While the partnership is poised to improve the reliability and operational performance of COMAC’s aircraft, it also presents several challenges. Both companies must navigate the complexities inherent in international collaboration, including integrating diverse engineering methodologies and ensuring seamless logistics for parts supply and maintenance operations. These factors will require meticulous coordination to achieve the desired outcomes.
Industry analysts suggest that this strengthened alliance could enhance investor confidence in COMAC’s future, as improved maintenance and reliability are critical factors for airline customers. At the same time, competitors in the commercial aviation sector may respond by upgrading their own maintenance and reliability programs to safeguard their market positions.
This agreement highlights the increasing importance of robust maintenance solutions within China’s rapidly evolving aviation industry, as domestic manufacturers like COMAC strive to establish themselves as influential global players.

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