Lufthansa Technik

Fast 5: Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon Eyes Greater Engine Parts Volumes

By James Pozzi Sep 25, 2023

Pat Foley, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, discusses plans for growth and weighing up moves into parts repair new-generation engine programs.

MRO

Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey Adds Production Capacity

By James Pozzi Sep 19, 2023

The new building will serve as a temporary storage space for engine parts and large tools to improve the processing of engine overhauls on-site.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Industry Adapts To Ongoing Constraints As Traffic Recovers

By Christine Boynton Sep 15, 2023

At a recent summit in Washington, industry CEOs shared some of their current pain points, particularly those around supply chain constraints.

Airlines & Lessors

MRO Gears Up To Be An M&A Bright Spot For Years

By Michael Bruno Sep 11, 2023

People want to fly with a vengeance, but there are few new aircraft and the old ones need more MRO, creating a positive outlook for M&A in the aftermarket.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Digital Transformation For People Who Aren’t Interested In IT

By Lee Ann Shay Aug 11, 2023

If you don’t want to be left behind by technology, consider these seven points.

Emerging Technologies

How Digital MRO Is Shifting Toward Integration

By Lee Ann Shay Aug 11, 2023

Several efforts in the aftermarket show a common theme that could improve MRO efficiencies.

Emerging Technologies

Supply Chain, Labor Challenges Persist In Central And Eastern Europe

By James Pozzi Aug 11, 2023

Key insights from Aviation Week’s MRO BEER conference, which took place in Warsaw in June.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain, Labor Challenges Persist In Central And Eastern Europe

By Prachi Patel Aug 11, 2023

Key insights from Aviation Week’s MRO BEER conference, which took place in Warsaw in June.

Supply Chain

MRO Software Providers Upgrade Offerings

By Lindsay Bjerregaard Aug 09, 2023

As MRO providers acquire more software products to boost digital capabilities, software specialists are upgrading their offerings.

Marketplace

Lufthansa Sees Continuation Of Strong Demand After Record Q2

By Helen Massy-Beresford Aug 03, 2023

Lufthansa Group expects travel demand to remain high for the rest of 2023, particularly from private travelers in premium classes.

Airlines & Lessors

State Of The Engine MRO Aftermarket In 2023

By James Pozzi Jul 14, 2023

Insights on the latest commercial engine trends in 2023 and how the MRO market’s largest segment is expected to play out in the near term.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Improved Radome Designs Target Optimized Performance

By Paul Seidenman Jul 12, 2023

Aircraft radome manufacturers are certifying new materials to withstand damage and improve performance.

Supply Chain

Improved Radome Designs Target Optimized Performance

By David Spanovich Jul 12, 2023

Aircraft radome manufacturers are certifying new materials to withstand damage and improve performance.

Supply Chain

Will Generative AI Transform The MRO Industry?

By Henry Canaday Jul 10, 2023

Some maintenance providers are already testing use cases for generative artificial intelligence, but experts warn of significant risks.

Emerging Technologies

German Parliament Approves Long-Awaited Chinook Buy

By Tony Osborne Jul 06, 2023

Germany looks set to purchase a new fleet of Boeing CH-47 Chinooks after the long-awaited acquisition was approved by the country’s Parliament.

Aircraft & Propulsion

MROs Plan For New-Gen Engines As OEMS Grow Aftermarket Networks

By James Pozzi Jun 15, 2023

Engine maintenance repair specialists are ramping up for new-generation engine overhauls.

Aircraft & Propulsion

New Italian Revenue Stream Opens For Lufthansa Technik

By James Pozzi Jun 05, 2023

The MRO's parent airline Lufthansa has acquired a stake in the Italian flag carrier.

Services & Support

Fast 5: LHT Leverages Additive For Faster Cabin Parts Manufacturing

By Henry Canaday May 10, 2023

Aenne Koester, Lufthansa Technik’s head of additive engineering and manufacturing, discusses strategies for additive polymer manufacturing.

Emerging Technologies

LHT Recovery Continues Despite Cost Rises

By Alex Derber May 05, 2023

First-quarter revenue was up 16% year on year to €1.54 billion.

Services & Support

MROs Must Take Action On Sustainability And Workforce Diversity

By Lee Ann Shay May 05, 2023

Doing nothing to solve these problems really isn’t an option.

Workforce & Training

How Will New Propulsion Technologies Affect The Aviation Aftermarket?

By James Pozzi May 05, 2023

A look at the future of new propulsion technologies, such as pure electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion in aviation and their effect on MRO.

Emerging Technologies

Shark-Inspired Aircraft Mod Makes Sustainability Progress

By Prachi Patel May 03, 2023

German companies Lufthansa Technik and BASF say the surface technology will achieve more efficiency gains and a CO2 emission reduction of up to 3%.

Emerging Technologies

LED Airline Cabin Lighting Advances Toward Fashion And Flexibility

By Paul Seidenman May 02, 2023

LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.

Interiors & Connectivity

LED Airline Cabin Lighting Advances Toward Fashion And Flexibility

By David Spanovich May 02, 2023

LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.

Interiors & Connectivity

Electronic Technical Logs Expand Capabilities And Customers

By Lindsay Bjerregaard May 01, 2023

ETL providers are increasing system functionality and growing their global customer bases.

Marketplace