One of Austrian Airlines' Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with AeroSHARK surface technology

Austrian Airlines leads innovation with AeroSHARK on Boeing 777

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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XEOS, the joint venture between GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik, has been inaugurated in Poland © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik open XEOS engine MRO facility in Poland

MRO & Production

GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik have officially inaugurated XEOS, a cutting-edge engine MRO facility located in Środa Śląska near Wrocław, Poland. The joint venture focuses on servicing CFM International LEAP engines, which power two of the world’s most popular narrow-body aircraft types — the Airbus A320neo family and the Boeing 737 MAX. Specifically, XEOS handles

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The Lockheed L-1649A Super Star was the flagship of the Lufthansa fleet in the late 1950s © LHT

LHT completes assembly of restored Lockheed L-1649A Super Star

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has successfully completed the extensive assembly of a Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, which was the flagship of the Lufthansa fleet in the late 1950s. On Friday, January 17, the fully restored long-haul aircraft was rolled out from the hangar on its own landing gear for the first time in Hamburg, a moment

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Image of Lufthansa Technic's new facility in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal © Lufthansa Technik

Lufthansa Technik to open state-of-the-art MRO facility in Portugal by 2027

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik is set to enhance its global MRO capacities with the construction of a cutting-edge facility in Portugal. Located in the Lusopark business park in Santa Maria da Feira, roughly 35 kilometres south of Porto, the plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2027. The ambitious project will create over 700

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Lufthansa Technik invests over €1 billion in global expansion and innovation

Financial

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is committing over €1 billion in investments across the Americas, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions over the coming years. “Our plans substantiate our aim to expand our leading market position,” stated Chief Financial Officer Dr William Willms. This commitment follows Lufthansa Technik’s Ambition 2030 strategy, which prioritises

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TUI Airline adopts AVIATAR’s Digital Technical Logbook for entire fleet

Information Technology

TUI Airline has selected AVIATAR’s Technical Logbook, Lufthansa Technik’s cutting-edge digital platform, for its entire fleet of approximately 130 aircraft. TUI’s five airline operations in the United Kingdom, Nordics, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are already utilising several AVIATAR solutions to manage their fleets. The electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB) now replaces the traditional paper-based process

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Modification of EVA Air’s first B777 freighter at EGAT © EVA Air

EVA Air adopts Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK technology

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has unveiled EVA Air as the first Asian airline to adopt the drag-reducing AeroSHARK surface technology, developed in partnership with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has committed to modifying its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with this innovative riblet film, which will cover the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles.

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Lufthansa Technik announces key management reshuffle

People

Lufthansa Technik has announced a series of internal promotions and changes within its key management positions. On May 1, Michael Kirstein assumed the role of Vice President “Transformation Office,” where he will spearhead the “Ambition 2030” growth programme aimed at strengthening Lufthansa Technik’s global leadership in aircraft fleet support. Kirstein previously oversaw operations in the

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Lufthansa Technik becomes first BLSC for 787 Dreamliner modifications

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is to become the first designated Boeing-licensed Service Centre (BLSC) for 787 Dreamliner cabin modifications, bringing additional choice and capacity to the market. As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is licensed to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external MRO service provider. A joint announcement was made at the Farnborough International

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Air India's 777 fleet will receive Lufthansa Technik's proven total component support (TCS) © Air India

Lufthansa Technik secures TCS contract for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik has taken over the total component support (TCS) for Air India’s entire Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-year agreement, signed on July 4, in Gurugram, India, encompasses services for a total of 27 aircraft. With this first contract, both companies are laying the foundations for long-term cooperation. Starting in July 2024, Air India will

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Austrian Airlines leads innovation with AeroSHARK on Boeing 777

GE Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik open XEOS engine MRO facility in Poland

LHT completes assembly of restored Lockheed L-1649A Super Star

Lufthansa Technik to open state-of-the-art MRO facility in Portugal by 2027

Lufthansa Technik invests over €1 billion in global expansion and innovation

TUI Airline adopts AVIATAR’s Digital Technical Logbook for entire fleet

EVA Air adopts Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK technology

Lufthansa Technik announces key management reshuffle

Lufthansa Technik becomes first BLSC for 787 Dreamliner modifications

Lufthansa Technik secures TCS contract for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet

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