Austrian Airlines has completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, marking a key step in its sustainability and efficiency strategy. The bio-inspired surface film is designed to reduce aerodynamic drag, leading to lower fuel consumption and emissions during long-haul operations.
GE Aerospace has announced the opening of XEOS, a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sroda Slaska, near Wrocław, Poland. This facility is focused on the advanced servicing of LEAP engines, which are widely used in the latest generation of commercial aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) and Hebei Airlines (China) have strengthened their long-term cooperation with a comprehensive Engine Maintenance Services contract focused on CFM56-7B engines used in the airline’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. This agreement reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a key MRO provider for Chinese carriers, ensuring high operational reliability and cost-efficient maintenance solutions.
Lufthansa Technik, a leading MRO provider based in Germany, and LOT Polish Airlines are strengthening their partnership through an expanded cooperation agreement. The latest collaboration focuses on MRO services for LEAP-1B engines, which power LOT’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
MTU Aero Engines, a leading German aircraft engine manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Johannes Bussmann as its new CEO, effective 31 December 2025. Bussmann will succeed Lars Wagner, who will step down on the same date.
TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) has announced plans to invest significantly in a new facility near Porto, Portugal, as part of its global expansion strategy. The project, slated for completion by the end of 2027, underscores Lufthansa Technik’s commitment to enhancing its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Europe.
Norwegian Air Shuttle (US) has announced the extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for an additional five years. The renewed agreement, effective 01 August 2025, will cover maintenance services for more than 80 Boeing B737NG and B737MAX aircraft at Lufthansa Technik’s Budapest facility.
SWISS International Air Lines has signed a Total Component Support (TCS) agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for its Airbus A350 aircraft. These A350s are scheduled to join SWISS’s long-haul fleet starting in 2025.
Lufthansa Technik has established a non-exclusive maintenance contract with Avianca to support the LEAP-1A engines powering Avianca’s aircraft fleet. This agreement enhances Avianca’s access to high-standard engine maintenance services provided by Lufthansa Technik, a leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions.
