AeroLogic signs with Boeing for after market services

AeroLogic is a joint venture company between DHL and Lufthansa Using a fleet of Boeing 777-200F freighters, they will jointly serve markets in Europe, North America, Asia and other destinations as needed starting in 2009.

AeroLogic is based in Leipzig Germany, which is a joint freighter hub for both carriers. Their fleet will eventually consist of 11 x 777-200F freighters.

Boeing will provide after market support.

clipped from www.marketwatch.com Boeing and AeroLogic Partner to Streamline Carrier's Maintenance Operations MADRID, Spain, Sept 25, 2008 - Boeing announced today at MRO Europe that AeroLogic has adopted the airplane manufacturer's Web-based solutions, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management, as foundations for the carrier's 777 Freighter maintenance documentation platform when deliveries begin in 2009. Maintenance Performance Toolbox, including the Library and Authoring modules, will help AeroLogic, based in Leipzig/Halle, Germany, streamline an array of maintenance activities, including managing technical publications and training and customizing online maintenance manuals. A total of 14 European carriers now use this innovative maintenance tool. AeroLogic will use Boeing's Airplane Health Management to monitor its 777 Freighters, giving the airline a real-time fault management tool to identify maintenance needs and communicate with ground teams to enable proactive, planned and timely maintenance operations and address potential issues. AeroLogic GmbH is jointly owned by DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo AG, with each company holding a 50 percent stake. The airline, which was founded in September 2007, developed from the joint venture set up by the two partners in 2004. AeroLogic's cargo capacities will be used primarily by DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo. The two partners also will be responsible for sales and warehouse handling.

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