Lufthansa Technik

As rising fuel costs impact airline profitability, maintenance planning is shifting to compensate. Attendees at MRO Europe share their thoughts on how the situation will pan out for aftermarket providers.

A rundown of some of the news announcements and aftermarket deals that emerged during MRO Europe Day 2.

Lufthansa has secured an initial 44.9% stake in TAP, but Lufthansa Technik and TAP Maintenance must clear hurdles before any real operational integration can begin.

The Pentagon’s demand for TF34 engine spare parts is hurting the ability of commercial MRO shops to service CF34 customer needs.

Sovereignty issues are impacting MRO day to day.

A business-jet cabin divider with an OLED touchscreen that becomes visible only when needed is unveiled at NBAA-BACE by Lufthansa Technik, Pilatus and F/LIST.

Lufthansa Technik expands its Tulsa, Oklahoma, facility to 46 work bays and adds a module shop, increasing narrowbody engine overhaul capacity for CFM56, V2500 and GTF engines.

MROs adapt strategies to balance accuracy and risk in predictive maintenance.

The global aircraft modifications market will remain strong even as new aircraft deliveries ramp up.

Expansion and new business lines are driving the Lufthansa Group’s MRO arm toward its 2023 revenue target.

Bespoke designs are driving delays in aircraft delivery and cabin modifications, says AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly.

One just expanded its facility, and one is in the process.

Lufthansa Group nears Aeroshark certification for the Airbus A330, with the drag-reducing riblet technology aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Harald Gloy is named Lufthansa Technik’s next CEO, succeeding Soeren Stark, as the company pursues its Ambition 2030 growth strategy.

Lufthansa Technik remains a key property in Lufthansa Group's portfolio, but the German conglomerate has not ruled out seeking an equity partnership.

Initial results from aviation aftermarket companies’ recent digital initiatives show promise in boosting efficiency and cutting costs.

StarFlyer secures a Leap spare engine lease to address supply challenges and ensure stable operations for its Airbus A320neo fleet over the next decade.

Aviation MRO logistics managers are embracing technology and hybrid models to cope with supply chain disruptions.

What leading aviation MROs, airlines and software companies are doing to make predictive maintenance more effective.

Lufthansa Technik has secured a German contract to provide a Global 6000 to prepare crew for the Pegasus mission, while Lufthansa Aviation Training is taking on initial flight training activities.

Materialise and Lufthansa Technik use 3D printing to create titanium latches, replacing unreliable polymer parts and improving Airbus widebody maintenance.

Program provides training for entry-level positions in MRO and logistics.

The MRO also is expanding both Airbus and Boeing widebody heavy check capabilities.

CFM and third-party MRO providers are adding Leap aftermarket capacity to support a projected doubling of the narrowbody engine fleet in the next five years.

Lufthansa Technik posts double-digit revenue growth in H1 2026, driven by external customer work, despite margin pressures and supply chain challenges.