LTCS expands Tulsa facility

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS), a U.S. subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has commenced construction on an expansion at its facility at Tulsa International Airport. The multi-million-dollar investment is aimed at reinforcing Lufthansa Technik’s position as a leading provider of aircraft component services in the Americas.

The expansion will increase the total facility size to over 140,000 ft² (more than 13,000 m²), with the addition of a 25,000 ft² (around 2,300 m²) building. The new building, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, will house administrative offices and an upgraded avionics workshop. The project also includes renovating the existing hangars, with the freed-up space being used to expand workshop areas and increase production capacity. The development will add 90 new workstations to accommodate the facility’s growing operational requirements.

As part of the expansion, LTCS will introduce new capabilities, including the repair of integrated drive generators (IDG), a crucial aircraft component that ensures a consistent generator speed to supply onboard electrical power. This enhancement builds on LTCS’s recent addition of repair services for Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRUs), which provide key flight information such as altitude, speed, and position.

Thomas Illner, Managing Director and Head of Region Americas at LTCS, highlighted the significance of the expansion, stating that it enhances both capacity and capability to better support airlines across the Americas. Departing Co-Managing Director Michael Scheferhoff emphasised that the additional space would not only increase operational efficiency but also facilitate workforce growth, making Lufthansa Technik a more attractive employer in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony, praised Lufthansa Technik’s investment, citing Oklahoma’s long-standing legacy in aerospace innovation. He noted that the expansion strengthens the state’s reputation as a global leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, with Lufthansa Technik playing a crucial role in driving future innovation and growth in the industry.

With this expansion, LTCS is set to further solidify its role as a key player in aircraft component services while contributing to Tulsa’s growing aviation sector.