Lufthansa Technik

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

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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Boeing 787 cabin © Boeing

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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The third Airbus A350,named "Kurt Schumacher", has been handed over to the German Air Force © Lufthansa Technik

LHT delivers final A350 government aircraft to German Air Force

Aircraft & Engines

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has handed over the third and final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Federal Ministry of Defence’s (BMVg) Special Air Mission Wing. The ceremonial event took place at the ILA Berlin, where Secretary of State for Defence Nils Hilmer officially commissioned the aircraft, designated 10+03, into service. This milestone marks the

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All Boeing 777s at SWISS have been equipped with AeroSHARK © SWISS

AeroSHARK rolled out to entire SWISS Boeing 777 fleet

MRO & Production

Over the past one and a half years, SWISS International Air Lines (SWISS) has equipped its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK, the sharkskin technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF. The AeroSHARK surface film mimics the flow-optimising characteristics of sharkskin. Applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, it reduces drag during flight, promoting lower fuel

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Lufthansa Technik takes on APU services for China Southern Airlines' A350 fleet © China Southern Airlines

Lufthansa Technik to support APUs of China Southern Airlines’ A350s

MRO & Production

China Southern Airlines and Lufthansa Technik have signed an exclusive eight-year contract regarding the technical support of the auxiliary power units (APUs) for the Chinese carrier’s A350 fleet of currently 20 aircraft. According to the long-term agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide MRO services for the Honeywell HGT1700 in the company’s specialised APU workshops in Hamburg,

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The signing of the new agreement took place at 'Wings India' in Hyderabad © Air India Express

Lufthansa Technik partners with Air India Express for engine maintenance

MRO & Production

During last week’s ‘Wings India’ event in Hyderabad, India, Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Air India Express have inked an agreement in the realm of engine maintenance services (EMS). This contract encompasses the overhaul of a minimum of three CFM56-7B engines utilised in the Boeing 737-800 fleet. This newly finalised agreement marks the first-ever collaboration between

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