Repair and Overhaul of Engine Parts

Lufthansa Technik Miskolc is the new location for our EPAR(Engine Parts & Accessories Repair) network.

The investment includes state-of-the-art equipment for cleaning, surface treatment or heat treatment of engine parts.

Located in Hungary's fourth largest city, we will be building the new site on an area of almost 20,000 square meters. The start of construction at the new location is planned for 2021.

Decisive for the selection of the location were the favorable location and well-developed infrastructure and the availability of highly qualified personnel.

Operations of Lufthansa Technik Miskolc are expected to start 2022.

3D.aero offers solutions for challenging automation tasks, enabling manufacturers and maintenance providers in the aviation industry to take the next step in the digital transformation.

The aviation industry is on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution. What is needed to secure its future is an increase in efficiency, speed and productivity – and thus a significantly higher degree of automation. However, the special conditions of this industry make it necessary to adopt a new approach. By combining innovative measurement, automation and imaging technology with in-depth aviation experience and a close proximity to research, 3D.aero offers the system intelligence needed to bring about the necessary changes. With our solutions for challenging automation tasks, we enable manufacturers and maintenance providers in the aviation industry to take the next step in the digital transformation.

Airfoil Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB) specializes in the repair of Airfoils for High Pressure Compressors (HPC) and Low Pressure Turbines (LPT). The portfolio contains all major civil aircraft engine types.

Our joint venture with MTU Aero Engines AG (50%) has perfected the craft of providing state-of-the-art and cost efficient repairs with market benchmark turnaround times and quality.

The competence center for the repair of engine parts boasts 6,000 square meters of workshop space and a further 2,500 square of office space – offering plenty of scope for further expansion. At the moment, ASSB repairs engine blades for the CF6-50, CF6-80C2, V2500-A5D5, the CFM56-3/-5A/-5C/-5BP series and the CF34 engine types.

The company is in possession of approvals from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Malaysian Departments of Civil Aviation (DCA), Thailand Departments of Civil Aviation (DCA) and Civil Aviation Administration of Singapore (CAAS).

Ameco is the largest provider of technical support services for aircraft in China. It specializes in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, their engines and components. The company is a joint venture between Air China (75%) and Lufthansa Technik. 

The company provides you among others with line maintenance, base maintenance, and painting.

Besides aircraft overhauls, the company's service portfolio also includes the overhaul of engine types as Rolls-Royce RB211, Pratt & Whitney PW4000 and CFM International Aero Engines V2500. And the branch of Ameco in Chengdu is the first provider in China which has been authorized by Honeywell Aerospace as a warranty repair station for GTCP 131-9A/B auxiliary power units.

In addition, Ameco offers repair and overhaul services for almost 20,000 components. These include landing gears, tires and brakes, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components, avionics and electrical systems.

Ameco's capabilities on VIP and business jets cover all processes from design, engineering, certification to installation while the products involve entire gamut of modifications and maintenance.

Avionic Design GmbH, a subsidiary and holding of Lufthansa Technik AG, specializes in the development and production of electronic components for use in aviation, in embedded applications, and in the industrial sector. The company's product palette encompasses touchscreen computers, control panels, and state-of-the-art electronic controller systems for special applications in aviation and, selectively, in the health sector. This includes integrated components for system control within the aircraft cabin, e.g. for seating control, for in-flight entertainment, and for cabin management systems.

BizJet International is a fully owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG. Its capabilities include the Airbus corporate jets – ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321 – as well as the A320 family and the Boeing 737 BBJ. The VIP specialist is also one of only two companies outside the Rolls-Royce Group to operate a center for the overhaul of Rolls-Royce Tay and Spey engines.

With approximately 85,000 square meters of premises at its disposal, the company has 34,200 square meters of hangar space with all the necessary workshops for cabin installation work and engine overhauls. In addition the company maintains a fixed base operation (FBO) with aircraft refueling service along with a comfortable pilot's lounge and, in cooperation with Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey, it also services General Electric CF34 engines at the Tulsa site.

BizJet International now also fits Airbus ACJ318 jets with exclusive cabin systems for VIP customers. Its innovative concept of VIP cabins in standard versions for 14 to 19 passengers allows customers to select their preferred combination of materials and colors for seats, recliners, coverings, carpets, and side panels/trims.

Additionally BizJet International serves as a base for engine dismantling.

EME Aero is our joint venture with MTU Aero Engines AG (50%). This initiative has resulted in the idea of creating one the most advanced engine overhaul service provider for the latest generation of Pratt & Whitney's GTF™ engine series. The state-of-the-art facility is located in Poland, in Jasionka, close to the Rzeszow city. The facility started its operations in January 2020.

EME Aero is one of the world's most advanced and largest shops for the latest generation of commercial aircraft engines. With only 18 months from construction to Entry into Service. Recently, the first regular maintenance visits of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM Geared Turbo Fan (GTF™) engines was completed.  EME Aero has now become an official member in the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network.  

The full operational readiness is planned for 2026 with annual capacity of more than 450 shop visits. The newly established center will have a staff of more than 1000 qualified employees. 

Hawker Pacific Aerospace is an expert in the maintenance of landing gears and associated hydraulic components for North and South American customers.

Hawker Pacific Aerospace offers FAA- and EASA-certified landing gear repairs and overhaul services for all major commercial and regional aircraft. All processes – from cleaning to non-destructive testing, metal machining, chemical plating and painting – are carried out in-house. Complementing its service competency is the availability of landing gear sets. Through our landing gear network, over 70 complete landing gear sets are available for customers for exchange and loan purposes.

By employing an on-site FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Hawker Pacific Aerospace is authorized to develop and approve new repair procedures. The company has its own Aircraft on Ground (AOG) team on call ready to assist customers 24/7. Over 15,000 spare parts are available at any time, either individually or in complete sets.

HEICO Aerospace's Parts Group is the world's largest independent supplier of FAA- Approved engine and component parts, holding over 5,000 PMAs and producing more than 400 new, highly engineered, parts each year. The Parts Group offers products for almost every engine platform and most ATA Chapters ranging from nuts/bolts, combustors and rotating airfoils, to fuel pump gears, bronze bearings, interiors, IFE and composite parts.

HEICO Aerospace, in which we hold a 20 percent stake, is the world's biggest development organization, producer and provider of engine and other aircraft components. The company develops and produces high-technology parts and also repairs entire aircraft components. HEICO Aerospace dispatches over four million parts a year – that is, almost half of all the internationally certified, non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts – to the biggest airlines.

Its core business is the development and production of engine parts such as combustor outlets, turbine blades and other high-value, high-tech parts for engines and motors made by almost all the big manufacturers.

The Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) approval provides the legal authorization for the worldwide use of these parts. Cooperation partners that regularly purchase and use HEICO products include Lufthansa and nearly all big American airlines.

IDAIR develops, manufactures and supplies In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), Communications and Cabin Management Systems (CMS) for VVIP and governmental aircraft, and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

We are taking IFE, Communications and CMS solutions to the next level. The clear idea behind IDAIR is to provide the smartest, most advanced and best designed entertainment and communication solutions for VVIP customers. Our experienced employees offer personal consulting to an elite group of people who appreciate innovation, individuality, reliability and design to fulfil your unique wishes. At IDAIR, "simply high-end" can change your point of view and lead to new inspiration for your VIP cabin. 

INAIRVATION is a 50-50 joint venture of Lufthansa Technik AG and LIST components & furniture GmbH from Austria. INAIRVATION offers unique cabin solutions including inflight entertainment and cabin management, furniture, wiring and lighting technology.

The new company bundles the expertise of the world´s leading cabin modification and on-board entertainment electronics development providers with the experience of a leading manufacturer of exclusive interior fittings for private and executive jets, luxury yachts, cruise ships, and luxury residences. The joint venture will respond to customer requests with innovative complete solutions for interior fittings on executive jets.

Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services is our joint venture with the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace (29%) and Swiss ExecuJet Group (20%). The company is specialized in maintaining and servicing Bombardier business aircraft.

The service spectrum encompasses the entire palette of maintenance and overhaul services (line and base maintenance), such as routine inspections (engines, fuselage, APU) along with VIP cabin modifications and conversions. As well as providing comprehensive MRO services for the Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global ranges, Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services is also a certified Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and authorized to carry out manufacturer's guarantee work on all Bombardier aircraft.

As the leading MRO service provider for Bombardier executive aircraft in Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa, Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services has continually expanded its portfolio and developed into a full-service operation, providing comprehensive support for VIP and executive aircraft. 

The ground support specialists

Lufthansa Engineering and Operational Services (LEOS) specializes in ground services at the major German airports. Its core competencies include aircraft towing, crew transportation and maintenance service for ground support equipment and vehicles.

The company employs approximately 300 staff at sites in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg.

As well as towing operations, Lufthansa LEOS provides transport services, such as crew transportation, courier and chauffeur services in all of Germany. For this purpose it uses a flexible taxi system: while LEOS buses are on standby at the crew center at all times, for long-haul flights there are fixed departure times to ensure that flights get off to a punctual and smooth start. Both towing operations and transport services are monitored with the aid of an own designed IT-supported control system that documents all trips.

Lufthansa Technik Brussels in Belgium is specialized in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of short-haul and long-haul aircraft. The company offers aircraft maintenance (line maintenance, including A checks) for the Airbus A320 family, A330/ A340 as well as various Boeing series.

In addition, it performs structural work, engine and landing gear changes, logistics services and modifications. The company operates under our operating license from the German Civil Aviation Authority (LBA) and is certified under the EASA and FAA Part 145 regulations.

Besides the logistics process and storage of aircraft engines, light "off-wing" engine maintenance tasks can be performed for CFM56 and V2500, such as C-checks, video borescope inspections or component changes. Also these services are provided with an EASA and/or FAA release certificate. Availing itself of the latest technical standards, lean production processes and efficient quality management, Lufthansa Technik Brussels has established itself as an aircraft maintenance company in Europe. Due to its extremely low cost structure, Lufthansa Technik Brussels is also in the ideal position to support European low-cost carriers and cargo operators as customers. 

Lufthansa Technik Budapest offers base maintenance services for the Boeing 737 Next Generation/MAX and for the A320 family of aircraft. The company is part of the international aircraft overhaul network. Around 450 highly skilled engineers and mechanics perform base maintenance checks on an average of 160 medium-range aircraft every year. 

The 6,000 square feet double bay hangar has sufficient space for five aircraft to be overhauled and for minor work to be carried out on a further two aircraft in other 2 hangars ( one of them is an inflatable one ), all at the same time. In addition to maintenance services that include D-, IL- and C-checks, Lufthansa Technik Budapest also offers paint stripping and painting services for aircraft. One aircraft can be painted in the hangar right after being overhauled. Thus, no extra towing to a paint shop before the work can commence, saving time and costs. An ultra-modern ventilation system ensures that no toxic substances escape into the air.

The Hungarian subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik has numerous workshops spread over a total of almost 2,800 square feet of floor space. These include shops for non-destructive flaw-crack testing, cabin fitting work and flight control systems. The company, which is certified to EASA Part 145, also specializes in extensive repairs to the aircraft structure and in modifications including SATCOM installation for providing on board internet service. In 2009 Lufthansa Technik Budapest became Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved repair station. The range of services offered is continually expanding.

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS) offers a comprehensive bandwidth of services for aircraft components. With its eleven locations throughout North, Central and South America, the subsidiary is dedicated to serving customers all over the Americas.

LTCS offers a broad portfolio of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)-services, including customizable products as per individual request. The maintenance of commercial aircraft components encompasses a wide range of services from repairs of single components all the way to a complete material management system with Lufthansa Technik pool access.

The US-based state-of-the-art component workshop where all the repairs are conducted, assures the highest level of quality for all component MRO-services. While representing the component division in the Americas, LTCS also works in close collaboration with our component shops in Hamburg and Frankfurt, Germany and Shenzhen, China to assure the best result possible. 

Customers benefit from on-site customer service, the complete range of material management, warehousing and 24/7 availability on a variety of aircraft components, such as hydraulic pumps, gear drives and avionics, on stock in large material stores across the US and Canada.   

World market leader in Aircraft Maintenance Training

Lufthansa Technik Shannon has an EASA Part 147 approved Maintenance Training Academy on site. Our aviation services training academy is one of the most experienced and respected in the industry. We provide Basic Training, Type Training, Training and EASA Part 145 Mandatory Continuation Training. We also design and deliver a variety of training products and services for the marketplace.

The school has full access to the EASA Part 145 facility and provides top class aviation maintenance technical training and On-the-Job-Experience to the highest standards. In addition, we also offer a range of specialist courses such as Electrical Hand Skills, Continuation Training in Human Factors, Fuel Tank Safety and EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System), a web-based training solution for maintenance engineers.

We have over 29 years' experience and more than 2,500 graduates. Our graduates are among the top placed in the Aviation Maintenance Business with many of our alumni in leadership roles worldwide.

In 2014, our Training School won the "Aviation Industry Award" for Aviation Training.

Currently you can choose from these courses:

EASA Part 66 Basic Training Programme

• Approved Cat A / B1 / B2 courses
• Including On-Job-Experience in our Part 145 organisation 

Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness Engineering in conjunction with Limerick Institute of Technology  (see brochure below)

Aircraft Type Practical

• Aircraft Type Practical Training for B737NG, B757, B767, B787 & A320

Other training

• A320 & B737NG Familiarisation Course for CAMO / Technical Services / Lessors
• Aircraft Appreciation for Non-Technical Staff / Leasing / Finance Industry
• Electrical Hand-skills Courses
• Aircraft Structures Technician Course
• Composite Repair Training Courses
• EASA Part 66 Category A, B1, B2 Accelerated Modules
• Distance Learning for EASA Modules

EASA Part 66 Approved Examination Centre

• Open examinations in Shannon, Dublin and at customers Facilities

EASA Part 145 Continuation Training

• Human Factors Initial and Refresher Training
• Fuel Tank Safety – CDCCL Phase 1+2
• EWIS Target Group Training

Hamburg is our headquarters, competence and control center. About 7,500 employees work on the premises which are spread out over more than 750,000 square meters: a city within the city with numerous hangars, workshops and office buildings. Here, more than 500 engineers specialized in various fields of aeronautical engineering invent cabin solutions, improve repair methods or enhance processes, to name just a few.

Innovation Center

Our Innovation Center is a research and development center with state-of-the-art test laboratories, production areas and exhibition areas for new products.  More than 60 experts are developing new solutions in the areas of cabin management, in-flight entertainment, communication systems as well as innovative seat concepts and patient transport units.

Center of Excellence for VIP, special mission and military aircraft

In Hamburg, we complete VIP aircraft by turning them into "flying palaces", service planes with a special and often scientific mission and provide technical services for military aircraft. About 400 specialists – especially highly qualified experts and commercial artists – work at turning the individual wishes and instructions of the customers into reality.

Massive engine capabilities

Our engine shop in Hamburg is one of the largest workshops for the repair of commercial aircraft engines worldwide. The offered services range from repair work and overhauls of engines of different manufacturers, of its modules, individual parts and accessory devices. We are authorized to carry out guarantee work on behalf of the manufacturers for all major engine types. For the repair of highly stressed engine parts we have developed hundreds of repair methods – not just to repair them but to make them better.

Lufthansa Technik Milan specializes in providing a full range of aircraft maintenance services, 24/7 AOG (aircraft on ground) recovery, as well as logistics services. Capabilities include the Airbus A320 Family, A330, A340, Boeing 737NG, 777 and 787. Lufthansa Technik Milan is approved for A-Checks on A330 and Base Maintenance on A320 Family enabling it to carry out more extensive maintenance work at the Milan base like for example engine and APU changes, structural repairs, complex modification, engine washes, air turbine tests, borescope inspections and full engine run-ups amongst other services.

The company operates round the clock a modern 6,400 square meters hangar that can accommodate up to four narrowbodies or one widebody plus two narrowbodies at the same time and a separate hangar of 1,500 square meters for one narrowbody. It also has a temperature and humidity controlled material warehouse of 2,000 square meters with more than 1,000 partnumbers of consumables material and a sheet metal shop, therefore from single maintenance events to full support programs for Milan-based operators, every request can be catered for.

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) specializes in the maintenance of turbofan and turboprop engines for regional airliners.

The company is authorized by the engine manufacturers General Electric and Pratt & Whitney Canada to conduct all repair and overhaul work on the GE CF34-3, CF34-8, CF34-10, PW100 and PW150 engine models. These engines are used on short and medium-haul jets – Embraer 170/175, Embraer 190/195, Bombardier CRJ200, CRJ700, CRJ900, CRJ1000, ARJ21, Bombardier Challenger – as well as on turboprop aircraft – Embraer 120, Fokker 50, Dornier 328, ATR-42, ATR-72, MA60, Bombardier Q100, Q200, Q300, and Q400.

Alongside tailored maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engine models listed, including their constituent modules and individual engine components, LTAA also offers engineering, on- site support and engine lease services as well as comprehensive logistic support up to and including integrated, comprehensive Total Engine Support (TES^®). Maintenance work is also carried out in the Alzey hangars on PW901A and PW901C auxiliary power units (APUs) for the Boeing 747-400 and 747-8i wide-body aircraft.