Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has begun the process to certify AeroSHARK for the Airbus A330ceo, marking the first time the drag-reducing riblet film will be applied to an Airbus model. Developed in partnership with BASF Coatings, AeroSHARK has already proved effective on Boeing 777 aircraft. For the A330-200 and A330-300, certification will be achieved through a […]
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N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3), the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, has officially begun construction of a state-of-the-art logistics centre at its Arnstadt, Germany site. The new facility forms a key part of the “xDREAM” expansion programme, aimed at significantly increasing overhaul capacity for Rolls-Royce Trent engines. The three-storey building will become the
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Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Calgary Airports have officially commenced construction on a new, state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility at YYC Calgary International Airport, marking a major investment in Western Canada’s growing aerospace sector. The project, valued at CA$120 million (US$88 million), is set to establish a new benchmark for aircraft engine maintenance and testing capabilities in
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N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Rolls-Royce, has announced a leadership change at its Arnstadt site. Holger Sindemann has been appointed Director and General Manager on behalf of Rolls-Royce, assuming responsibility for the company’s operational activities. As the accountable manager, he also serves as the primary liaison with the
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In preparation for its upcoming facility in Portugal, Lufthansa Technik has opened a new training centre in Santa Maria da Feira, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Porto. The centre welcomed its first cohort of 18 employees for Lufthansa Technik Portugal on Monday, June 2. Situated in the ‘Perm’ industrial park, around nine kilometres from
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N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3), the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce for the overhaul and repair of Rolls-Royce Trent engines, has celebrated a key construction-milestone in its ongoing expansion programme. The ceremony marks significant progress on two major elements: the extension of the engine workshop and the expansion of the cleaning facility for
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The Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG will welcome two new members effective May 1, 2025: Dr Christian Leifeld will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer, while Dr Janna Schumacher becomes the new Chief Human Resources Officer. The company’s Supervisory Board appointed both individuals for an initial three-year term, simultaneously expanding the Executive Board
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will be the first company in Asia to utilise AeroSHARK, the fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. Furthermore, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to operate the Boeing 777 equipped with this technology on both cargo and passenger
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Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is expanding its services by offering used serviceable materials (USM) directly to airlines and operators, marking a significant shift from its previous approach of selling surplus parts to third-party traders. This move is designed to address the growing demand for aircraft components in a market that is increasingly constrained. The new service
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Austrian Airlines has successfully completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, becoming the first airline globally to retrofit this specific aircraft type with the innovative solution. The long-haul aircraft, bearing the registrations OE-LPA, OE-LPB, OE-LPC, and OE-LPD, are now equipped with a pioneering surface film developed by Lufthansa
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