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Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME), a world-renowned provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, and Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), a leading provider of advanced manufacturing, proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2023.  The agreement signals a bright future of collaboration to enhance Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions.

This MoU signed by  Ismail Ali Abdulla, Managing Director of Strata, and Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO of LTME,  signifies a strategic partnership between the two companies, aimed at enhancing the value to customers in the region, combining the strength of both experts in the manufacturing and repair of composite parts, initially focusing on aircraft radome repairs.

Following the signing of the MoU, both companies will immediately commence the formation of a dedicated steering committee. The creation of this committee will ensure that all operations align seamlessly with the overarching goals and objectives of each company. By fostering a strong and organized partnership, this lays the foundation for a robust and fruitful alliance.

In an impressive display of proactive engagement, the collaboration has already been set in motion since August of this year. LTME has harnessed Strata’s cutting-edge Autoclave technology to undertake critical repairs on a number of in-service aircraft radomes, exemplifying the immediate impact of this strategic partnership. This combined with LTME’s vast expertise in composite repair would enable customers to benefit from shorten lead times and customized workscopes.

“This partnership with Lufthansa Technik Middle East showcases Strata’s commitment to delivering world-class composite solutions and strengthens our position in the global aviation industry. ,” said Ismail Ali Abdulla, Managing Director of Strata. “We are proud to collaborate with LTME, and we look forward to supporting operators to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety”

Ziad Al Hazmi, Chief Executive Officer at Lufthansa Technik Middle East, echoed the sentiment regarding the partnership: “This partnership with Strata will combine strengths of both companies and make use of synergies to add value and shorten lead times for customers in the region, bringing together two leaders in the composite aerostructure field.”

The synergy between these two industry giants will serve to enhance the overall value LTME provides to its partners. Simultaneously, it opens new avenues for Strata to expand its business, fostering the potential for further collaborative ventures and projects in the near future.

With a shared vision of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the partnership promises to make a significant impact on aircraft maintenance and composite aero structures manufacturing, providing valuable benefits to the aerospace industry and its stakeholders.