BizJet International, an engine maintenance service provider in the United States and a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has officially rebranded as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services (LTES). The rebranding aligns the Tulsa-based company with Lufthansa Technik’s global brand identity, underscoring its enhanced role in the Americas and solidifying its position within the wider Lufthansa Technik network.
Founded in 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, BizJet swiftly established itself as a reliable name in the corporate aviation sector. Since joining the Lufthansa Technik Group in 2000, the company has significantly expanded its capabilities, becoming a crucial part of the global service network. A notable milestone occurred in 2004 when BizJet upgraded its facility to support Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 and 611-8C engines, which power Gulfstream IV and 450 aircraft. The facility’s addition of fully digital test cells, combined with its team of skilled personnel, has since made BizJet a key provider of Tay engine services.
In 2016, BizJet further extended its reach by joining Lufthansa Technik’s Mobile Engine Services (MES) network, enabling it to service commercial aircraft engines. This network offers on-site engine maintenance and repair solutions that reduce aircraft downtime. With recent upgrades to its test cells, the Tulsa facility can now support maintenance and testing for engines such as the V2500, CFM56-5B and, most recently, the CFM56-7B.
Michael Scheferhoff, newly appointed President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Engine Services, remarked on the rebranding: “With over 650 full engine overhauls and more than 600 mobile engine services events completed, we’ve achieved a great deal, but there’s much more to come. Strengthening our presence under the Lufthansa Technik brand will enable us to expand further in both the corporate and commercial engine services markets. Growing our market share in the Americas also means enhancing our Tulsa facility, which is now the second-largest repair station in Lufthansa Technik’s global Mobile Engine Services network.”
Scheferhoff, who took over the role on October 1, 2024, previously served as Managing Director and Head of Operations Americas at Lufthansa Technik Component Services. He succeeded Thomas Illner, now Managing Director and Head of Region Americas at Lufthansa Technik Component Services.
