Lufthansa Technik unveiled a “Fly Away Kit” for VVIP and special-mission aircraft that allows carriage of spare parts and consumables in a convenient container. The company said it has already received its first order for the kit, which is integrated in a modified standard airliner-size ULD9 container. The first order is for a head-of-state Airbus A340.

Examples of what might be carried in the unit includes wheels, a mobile aircraft jack, essential spares and oil. “Easily accessible in the aircraft’s cargo bay, technicians have the equipment where it is needed,” the company said.

“This new product gives our customers the independence to go to any remote airfield with a good feeling having the essential spares onboard,” said Lufthansa Technik senior v-p Walter Heerdt. “The Fly Away Kit can be tailored for each customer’s specific needs, operation and mission. For example, the new Patient Transport Unit Next Generation can be safely stowed in the ULD along with other emergency medical equipment.”