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Lufthansa Technik
Defense
Mission readiness. Anytime. Worldwide.
As a leading provider of technical support for over 5,100 aircraft for more than 850 customers and as a military DEMAR company, Lufthansa Technik has unique expertise in the areas of maintenance, repair, overhaul and logistics. In collaboration with the German Bundeswehr (armed forces) and NATO partners, we ensure maximum operational readiness. In addition, Lufthansa Technik Defense offers its customers tailor-made solutions for the development, integration, modification and certification of complex aircraft systems.
Lufthansa Technik has worked closely with the Bundeswehr as an industrial partner for over 60 years. We are proud of this partnership and aware of the great responsibility that comes with it.
Sascha Leitner
Senior Director, Head of Defense Programs
Our campaigns
Maintenance, repair and logistics
Aircraft availability
As a globally operating MRO provider, we can ensure constant operational readiness for special and routine missions. Lufthansa Technik is an approved DEMAR 145 facility. With our own CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) team (DEMAR Part-M), Lufthansa Technik supports its customers in maintaining the airworthiness of their aircraft.
A selection of our maintenance services:
- Line and base maintenance
- Spare parts supply
- Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) and support
- As an independent maintenance operation, Lufthansa Technik has developed its own repair procedures that are more cost-effective and faster than those of the OEMs
- Predictive models and algorithms allow us to predict and prevent component failures at an early stage, resulting in greater operational readiness
- With Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (2,000 employees at 30 locations), the Group boasts the leading logistics provider for aviation with a global, independent transport network (including spare parts transport)
Modification and specialization
Tailored solution for every mission
Lufthansa Technik ensures that armed forces and governments receive aircraft that are optimized for their missions and operations. The company has demonstrated in numerous projects that it can fulfill even the most complex requirements.
A selection of our services:
- As an approved development organization (DEMAR 21/J), Lufthansa Technik is in a position to develop, certify and implement extended type certifications and independent repair procedures.
- As an approved manufacturing facility (DEMAR 21/G), Lufthansa Technik is equipped to produce aircraft parts cost-effectively and promptly using a range of production methods.
Training and qualifications
The perfect crew
The Group companies Lufthansa Aviation Training and Lufthansa Technical Training cover the entire portfolio for training flight crews, technicians and administrative staff. While Lufthansa Aviation Training helps to qualify the crew on board for their tasks, Lufthansa Technical Training takes care of training and further education in the maintenance sector.