Lufthansa Technik Canada (LTCA) has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing its first live engine event at its interim facility in Calgary. This achievement marks the facility’s full operational readiness and reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a strong and central partner for LEAP-1B engine services in North America.  

The interim facility is now fully operational with a total of eight bays, supporting scalable engine maintenance activities while preparations continue for the future permanent site at Calgary International Airport. Two training engines are currently in the shop, ensuring continous build capability and readiness as operations ramp up. The successful completion of the first LEAP-1B engine event, LTCA’s core specialization, demonstrates the facility’s technical maturity and ability to support customers in North America with high-quality, reliable engine services.

“With the successful completion of our first engine in Calgary, we are further strengthening our LEAP-1B capabilities in North America,” said Max Schramm, President & CEO of Lufthansa Technik Canada. “This milestone reflects both the strength of our network and the dedication of our local teams — delivering value closer to our customers.”

Derrick Siebert, Vice President Engine Services at Lufthansa Technik, added: “Bringing the Calgary facility into live operation is a further step in strengthening our global network for LEAP engine services. It allows us to support our customers in the vicinity of their operation with consistent, high‑quality services while remaining responsive to evolving customer needs across the Americas.”

Continued operations at interim facility while progressing toward the future site

Since announcing its Calgary headquarters in February 2025, Lufthansa Technik Canada has grown to more than 80 employees, reflecting strong momentum and long-term commitment to the Calgary region. In December 2025, LTCA successfully passed its Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) audit, further confirming regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Operations will continue at the interim facility while progress advances toward the future permanent site. Lufthansa Technik Canada will develop a 150,000‑square‑foot engine maintenance facility in cooperation with Calgary Airports. It will include Canada’s first test cell for latest‑generation aircraft engines. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 2026.

As part of the MES (Mobile Engine Services) network, Lufthansa Technik Canada will play a key role in providing LEAP-1B engine services closer to customers in North America — supporting reduced turnaround times, enhanced operational agility and supply chain resilience.