Lufthansa Technik

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Xyrec is developing a robotic application in which drag-reducing sharkskin properties could be directly incorporated into aircraft paint.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
Supply chain challenges resulted in higher cost and loans on components.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt, with partners Lufthansa Technik and Bombardier, recently celebrated the first flight of the heavily modified Global 6000.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.
MRO Europe

By Alex Derber
External MRO expenses outside of the Lufthansa Group have increased.
MRO Europe

By Robert Wall, Joe Anselmo
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Inside MRO’s popular Top 10 MRO survey resumes. See how MROs rank.
Supply Chain

By Paul Seidenman
APU upgrades are allowing performance, sustainability and reliability improvements.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
U.S.-based repair facility will now operate as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
The CEO of Lufthansa Group has disclosed more details about Lufthansa Technik’s plans to build a new facility in southwest Europe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Lufthansa Technik is deploying several new workforce recruiting and retention strategies to meet its ambitious hiring goals.
Workforce & Training

By Swaati Ketkar
The airline’s recent MRO partnerships and in-housing strategy could impact its interest in purchasing AIESL.
MRO

By Guy Norris
Lufthansa Technik confirms it is developing a drag-reducing riblet film retrofit plan for the Airbus A330.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is planning to build a new plant in southwest Europe that will focus on MRO for individual components of aircraft and engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Chris Raymond discusses his plans for the airframer’s aftermarket business with Inside MRO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Specialists are adjusting repair strategies for newer, more efficient and technologically advanced units.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Technik says interest in its AeroShark surface film is rising globally as older widebodies operate longer than planned.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Its acquisition of ETP Thermal Dynamics is aimed at growing its footprint in the Americas and strengthening its supply chain security.
MRO

By Graham Warwick
FAA funds sustainability projects; faster cryogenic fueling; hydrogen in a box; and sharkskins for 777s.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
Austrian Airlines is equipping four Boeing 777-200ERs with Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film, marking the technology’s debut on the 777-200ER.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
German MRO provider has made several leadership changes across its global operations.
Workforce & Training

By Alex Derber
Larger players have benefited from remedying pandemic-induced workforce shortages.
Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
The maintenance provider had a strong first half of the year against a backdrop of material shortages and skilled labor demands.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Lufthansa Technik has becomee the first Boeing-licensed 787 cabin upgrade service provider, with the first project expected in 2025.
Farnborough Airshow