States have also provided their perspectives to the Commission.

Lufthansa Technik, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been chosen by SriLankan Airlines as its preferred maintenance provider for its Airbus A320 fleet's CFM56-5B engines. The four-year agreement, announced by Lufthansa Technik, will see the comprehensive maintenance of these engines at their engine shop in Hamburg, Germany.

Under the terms of the contract, Lufthansa Technik will be responsible for the maintenance of all engines in SriLankan Airlines' Airbus A320 fleet. The first engines are expected to arrive at their Hamburg workshop in early 2026. The maintenance services provided by Lufthansa Technik will cover the entire duration of the agreement, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of SriLankan Airlines' Airbus A320 fleet.

The contract includes comprehensive maintenance of the CFM56-5B engines, a specific type of engine that will be maintained by Lufthansa Technik under the contract. The maintenance of these engines will be performed at their engine shop in Hamburg, a facility renowned for its expertise in engine maintenance.

SriLankan Airlines has publicly announced that it has awarded the maintenance contract to Lufthansa Technik for its Airbus A320 fleet's CFM56-5B engines. However, the name of the Lufthansa Technik manager responsible for awarding the contract remains undisclosed in the available sources.

This partnership between SriLankan Airlines and Lufthansa Technik underscores the trust and confidence that the Sri Lankan airline has in Lufthansa Technik's capabilities and expertise in engine maintenance. The first engines are scheduled to arrive at Lufthansa Technik's engine shop in Hamburg in early 2026, marking the beginning of this significant collaboration.