Easyjet has signed a five-year deal with Lufthansa Technik Malta for the servicing of more than 100 of its planes in Malta.

The low cost airline already has a similar agreement with SR Technics, operating in Safi, thus ensuring that all of its 233-aircraft fleet will undergo its maintenance checks in Malta.

Today's agreement was signed at the Auberge de Castille in the presence of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who reiterated the government's commitment for more students to be encouraged to follow studies in aircraft maintenance.

Dr Muscat said the government was committed to supporting the aviation sector and its growth. 

He expressed his pride in Malta-based companies beating their international competition, as evidenced in the signing of today’s contract.

EasyJet director Ian Davis said four of the company’s planes will be based in Malta undergoing maintenance at any one time. He hailed the technical abilities of Lufthansa Technik’s staff and their high safety standards. He also pointed out that 
Lufthansa Technik had accommodated a major repair job on an EasyJet aircraft at short notice.
 
Lufthansa Technik Malta CEO Stephan Drewes said the company had expanded its operations markedly from when it first started operating on the island more than 13 years ago.

He said that six aircraft of varying size could now be serviced at the Lufthansa Technik facility at the same time.

The new contract signed with EasyJet would allow the company to expand its workforce by 50 people.