News and press releases

Liebherr Receives the 2021 Bronze Corporate Social Responsibility Rating from Ecovadis

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been successfully evaluated by Ecovadis, resulting in the Bronze Medal for its overall performance.

France’s Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery visits Liebherr in Connection with the Recovery Plan for the Aviation Industry

On Friday 22 January 2021, the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, Bruno Le Maire, travelled to the site of Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS in Toulouse on the occasion of a ministerial visit to the region of Occitania in connection with the state support being provided to companies in the aviation sector under the “France Relance” (Relaunch France) plan. The Minister’s visit was concluded by a round-table session that provided an opportunity for the Minister to meet with key players and a number of companies from the aeronautics sector in the region that have also benefited from the relaunch plan.

Stronger Presence in India

The Bangalore office of Liebherr-Aerospace serves as a basis for the various strategic steps of Liebherr - not only in the Indian aerospace market.

Liebherr at Aero India 2021

When Aero India opens its gates this year from February 3 to 5 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Banglore, Liebherr-Aerospace, as a long-standing partner of the Indian aviation industry, is expecting to receive many visitors at its stand No. A6.5/A6.7 in Hall A.

Liebherr-Aerospace among the Best Suppliers of Embraer

Liebherr has been honored with Supplier Awards in two categories during this year’s Embraer Suppliers Conference.

ATR 42/72 Entry into Service – Liebherr with New Air Management System on Board

The new integrated air management system developed and manufactured by Liebherr-Aerospace entered into service with ASL Airlines Ireland – on behalf of FedEx – on December 15th, 2020, during the first commercial flight of ATR’s 42/72 aircraft family. The newly enhanced system improves on-board comfort for passengers and crew while at the same time substantially reducing operational costs.

Liebherr Awarded by AVL Powertrain UK to Supply Double-stage Electric Turbochargers

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse has been selected by AVL Powertrain UK Ltd., one of the largest private companies dedicated to the development of powertrain systems and test systems, to deliver 25 kW / 400 V double-stage electric turbochargers to support the development of a fuel cell electric demonstrator commercial vehicle in collaboration with Ford UK, as part of the APC UK project, Fuel-cell Commercial Vehicle Generation 1.0.

Liebherr to Overhaul Landing Gears for Austrian Airlines

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Austrian Airlines to overhaul the landing gears of the airline’s 17 Embraer E-Jet E195 aircraft. The first landing gear is expected to arrive end of December 2020, at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH in Lindenberg (Germany), where the overhaul activities will be performed.

Liebherr at Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo 2020

The Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Expo is the perfect platform to present innovative technology for the Chinese market.

An investment for the future: Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse receives new machine with Rotary Loading System

The high capacity five-axis machining center with Rotary Loading System has been jointly developed by Liebherr-Verzahntechnik and Liebherr-Aerospace.

Liebherr Receives Award for Outstanding Performance in the ARJ21 Aircraft Program

Liebherr was awarded a recognition by COMAC for its air management system of the ARJ21 aircraft program.

German Embassy Delegates visit Liebherr Singapore

In September 2020, Liebherr-Singapore welcomed the Armaments Attaché as well as the Defence Attaché from the Embassy of Germany to Singapore.

Liebherr supplies landing gear actuators for Boeing’s 777 and 777X aircraft

Liebherr delivered two main gear steering power control actuators to Boeing’s testing laboratory in Seattle.

First Step into Space: Liebherr-Aerospace to Develop Thermal Management Capabilities for Satellites

Gaining a partnership with European space manufacturer Thales Alenia Space and Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Liebherr is entering a new market: Liebherr-Aerospace, who has been active in the aviation industry for decades, is developing thermal management capabilities for a Mechanically Pumped Loop (MPL) cooling system for satellites.

Liebherr Overhauls Landing Gears for Austral

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Austral Líneas Aereas to overhaul the landing gears of the airline’s Embraer E-Jet E190 fleet. It is the first major contract for Liebherr in Argentina. The overhaul activities have already started in July 2020 and are performed by Liebherr-Aerospace’s customer service facility in Saline, Michigan (USA).

Liebherr Supplies Air Compressor for SAIC Maxus EUNIQ 7

On September 13, 2020, the Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Maxus Automotive Co., Ltd. (SAIC Maxus) launched in Shanghai its new MPV model EUNIQ 7 with Liebherr technology on board: The Liebherr fuel cell air compressor is part of the PROME P390 fuel cell system built into this new car.

CELSINEO – Start for unique modular trailer cooling

With Celsineo, Liebherr and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group are launching a new type of cooling unit for trailers on the European market. The sale will begin at January 2021 and will be handled by the international Krone sales consultant network. The technical advantages of Celsineo have been successfully tested and proven in an extensive field test under real operating conditions.

Liebherr Air Management System Selected for Aerion AS2 Supersonic Business Jet

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Aerion to develop and supply the integrated air management system for the new AS2 supersonic business jet. One of the system’s key components will be an electrical air conditioning pack, which contributes to a higher efficiency and greener aircraft operation.