News and press releases

Liebherr Signs Agreement on Landing Gear Overhaul with Portugália

Liebherr-Aerospace and Portugália Airlines entered recently into an agreement covering the overhaul of the landing gear systems on board the airlines eleven Embraer E190/E195 aircraft. The campaign is scheduled to begin in 2022 and end in 2024.

Addition to the fleet – Steil purchases Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane

Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane. The 120 tonne four-axle crane will be added to the fleet operated by the group based in Trier. Its long telescopic boom and high capacity combined with compact dimensions impressed the management.

Liebherr New Council Member of the Shanghai Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been thereby qualified to overhaul HVAC components for railway vehicles across China.

The foundations for Norway’s longest railway bridge

An extreme inclination and execution from a barge: the foundation piles for the railway bridge in Minnevika are a challenge. The specialists from Aarsleff Ground Engineering found the right machine for the job in Liebherr’s LRH series. The whole project is writing a chapter in Norway’s Book of Superlatives.

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market.

Sönke Jordt expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane

North German crane and heavy haulage contractor Sönke Jordt GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane. The new 5-axle model will expand the company’s crane fleet. Full order books and good experience with its predecessor the LTM 1100-5.2, were behind the decision to invest in a new Liebherr 110 tonne crane.

First Digital Suppliers’ Day at Liebherr-Aerospace

More than 350 suppliers worldwide attended Liebherr-Aerospace’ online event on cooperation, organization and future trends.

Liebherr develops high-speed air compressors for fuel cell propulsion for rail transport market

For the project, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS benefits from the support of the State of France within the frame of the “France Relance” plan.

Crane trio: 8-axle cranes from Eisele and Riga work for monument protection

Crane and heavy haulage specialists Eisele AG Crane & Engineering Group from Maintal near Frankfurt and Riga Mainz GmbH & Co. KG erected three Liebherr 8-axle mobile cranes for the refurbishment of two historic railway bridges at a crossing used by Deutsche Bundesbahn in Darmstadt. After hoisting out the listed steel structures, they were positioned on a nearby asphalt surface. The bridges are currently being refurbished in that location. Massive mobile cranes are scheduled to return in autumn this year to hoist the two bridges back into the original positions.

First Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Falcon 6X

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies major systems for Dassault Aviation’s new-generation ultra wide body business jet, the Falcon 6X.

Liebherr to Deliver Air Preparation Subsystem for Airbus A321 XLR Fuel Tank Inerting System

With its air preparation subsystem for the fuel tank inerting system of the Airbus A321 XLR program Liebherr will contribute to the aircraft’s safety.

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. strengthens North American sales and service through closer integration with local Liebherr companies

Liebherr Container Cranes, a part of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division has strengthened its sales and service presence in North America.

Top-class logistics: 25 Liebherr tower cranes at work on the Überseequartier district in Hamburg’s HafenCity area

25 Liebherr tower cranes are involved in the construction of the Überseequartier, a new district in Hamburg. This is part of the well-known HafenCity urban development project and comprises 14 buildings of various types. Liebherr is working closely with dealer Feurig and contractor Züblin on the project’s planning and implementation.

Liebherr-Aerospace Digital Smart MRO - Remote Assistance Technologies

Liebherr-Aerospace Customer Service network expands its MRO capabilities using remote assistance technologies.

Liebherr supplies SNCF with additional air conditioning systems for TER 2N NG trains

20 Liebherr heating-, ventilation- and air-conditioning units will be integrated in TER 2N NG EMU trains operated by SNCF in France.

First main components of Liebherr HLC 150000 ready for installation on Alfa Lift

In the afternoon on March 7, 2021, the deck cargo ship “BigLift Barentsz” left the Liebherr site at the port of Rostock with two remarkable, giant crane components ready for installation. The white painted slewing platform, as well as the characteristic A-frame of the upcoming Heavy Lift Crane HLC 150000, are now on their way to being assembled on OHT’s next-generation offshore wind foundation vessel Alfa Lift. With its unique combination of features, the Liebherr HLC series will be a key element for installing current and future wind farms around the world.

Ulferts & Wittrock orders another 31 Liebherr mobile cranes

Over the last two years, the Ulferts & Wittrock Group has taken delivery of eighty new Liebherr mobile cranes. Another order package for 31 cranes for delivery this year was signed recently. Ulferts & Wittrock is modernising its nationwide crane fleet with new Liebherr cranes. The cranes range from the LTM 1040-2.1 to the LTM 1250-5.1. Around one-third of the machines ordered are in the 5-axle class.

Liebherr air conditioning units for trams in Melbourne

Liebherr-Transportation Systems supplies air conditioning units for the Combino fleet in the Australian metropolis.