Lufthansa Technik has confirmed plans to build a new Portugal-based component repair facility near Porto and expects it to commence operations toward the end of 2027.
While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.
Austrian Airlines is equipping four Boeing 777-200ERs with Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface film, marking the technology’s debut on the 777-200ER.