News and press releases

5th Anniversary of Liebherr-Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod OOO

Five years ago, Liebherr-Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod OOO (Russia) started with its production for various aircraft equipment parts.

With Liebherr technology on board: AC312E takes off for its first flight

The Chinese helicopter AC312E flew successfully for the first time on July 28, 2016. Liebherr-Aerospace provides the air conditioning system.

Liebherr-Aerospace on Board with TRJet for 328 Series

Liebherr-Aerospace signed two contracts regarding the TRJet’s 328 Series on July 12, 2016 at Farnborough Airshow: The company will supply the complete air management system for the aircraft. The scope includes design and service of the bleed air system, precooling, cabin and cockpit environmental conditioning, as well as the pressurization system. It will be operated by a single integrated controller and ensures a safe, healthy and comfortable environment during flight. Furthermore, Liebherr-Aerospace will supply the flap and spoiler actuation subsystem for the 328 Series.

Electrical Environmental Control System of Liebherr Successful during First Flight of Clean Sky/Airbus Flight Lab

The new electrical environmental control system of Liebherr-Aerospace was successfully tested during the first flight of the Clean Sky/Airbus Flight Lab in June 2016. The success was celebrated during a ceremony organised by Airbus, in Toulouse (France) on July 7, 2016, with all partners involved.

Liebherr Supplies Additional Bogie Coupling Systems for Alstom’s Prima H3 Hybrid Shunting Locomotive

Liebherr-Transportation Systems received a follow-up order from ALSTOM Lokomotiven Service GmbH in Stendal (Germany) of eleven hydraulic bogie coupling systems for the three-axle Prima H3 hybrid shunting locomotive. Since 2014, the company has supplied ten systems for the Prima H3. Installation of the ordered bogie coupling systems is set to begin in July 2016.

Liebherr-Aerospace 2016 Regional Technical Workshops

Liebherr-Aerospace’s 2016 Regional Technical Workshops cover systems and components of Liebherr on board various aircraft programs.

Liebherr-Aerospace at Farnborough International Airshow 2016

At this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, Liebherr-Aerospace will again present its products from the areas of flight control and actuation, air management, landing gear and gearboxes, as well as its customer services. In addition, electronic components will be on display on the company’s stand B100 in hall 4.

Delivery of the first CS100 aircraft: Liebherr-Aerospace on board

Liebherr supplies two major systems for Bombardier’s CS100 aircraft, which was handed over ceremoniously to Swiss International Air Lines.

Liebherr on board the ARJ21: First commercial service flight

On June 28, 2016, the ARJ21 regional jet completed its first commercial service flight. The aircraft is equipped with major systems made by Liebherr.

Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., Ltd. Receives AS9100C Certification

Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., Ltd. of Changsha, Hunan Province (China) has recently received its certificate of approval according to the AS9100C quality management system standards. This marks a major milestone in the still young history of the company.

Liebherr-Aerospace and East Air Extend Long-Term Maintenance Support Agreement

Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Saline (Michigan, USA) and East Air Corporation, Hackensack (New Jersey, USA) have recently extended their long term agreement from 2011 for component maintenance and exchange pool access.

Liebherr-Aerospace Supplies the Integrated Air Management System for Antonov’s AN-132D

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, Toulouse (France) will supply the integrated its air management system for Antonov’s new aircraft, the AN-132D. Representatives from Liebherr-Aerospace and the Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer signed the contract on June 1, 2016, at ILA Berlin Airshow.

Dr. h.c. Willi Liebherr welcomes Ursula von der Leyen at ILA 2016

As part of her tour of this year’s airshow in Berlin, the German Federal Minister for Defense also visited Liebherr-Aerospace.

Ilse Aigner visits Liebherr-Aerospace at ILA 2016

Dr. h.c. Willi Liebherr welcomed the Bavarian State Minister for Economy and Media, Energy and Technology on the company’s stand at the airshow in Berlin.

Strong Presence of Liebherr-Aerospace at ILA Berlin Air Show 2016

As one of the leading system suppliers worldwide, Liebherr-Aerospace has a long tradition of taking part in the ILA Berlin Air Show. This year, visitors to the trade show, which takes place at the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport from June 1 to 4, will be able to see the company at various locations.

Sigmar Gabriel impressed by 3D printed parts from Liebherr-Aerospace

On the opening day of ILA 2016, the German Federal Minister for Economy and Energy visited the stand of Liebherr-Aerospace and was greeted by Dr. h.c. Willi Liebherr.

Liebherr-Aerospace receives award from Airbus for best benchmark project

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS was recently recognized by Airbus for quick response quality control and product quality improvement.

Liebherr technology on board: Embraer’s E-Jet E2 takes off for its first flight

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies key systems for the E190-E2, first member of the second generation of Embraer’s commercial E-Jets, which successfully completed its maiden flight on May 23rd, 2016 in São José dos Campos (Brazil).