News and press releases

Liebherr Signs Joint Declaration of European Aviation Research Stakeholders Related to Clean Aviation in Horizon Europe

The stakeholders express the commitment to a future European partnership that can lead the way towards a deep decarbonization of aviation by 2050.

Electric aviation launches

Better energy supplies, lighter weights and more efficient aircraft: Liebherr has started conducting research into electric systems which could revolutionise the field of aviation.

Triple Certification: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the New Praetor 600 Executive Jet

Embraer's business jet Praetor 600 was certified by the Civilian Aviation Authorities ANAC, FAA and EASA and features Liebherr technology on board.

French President Macron visits German Pavilion and greets Liebherr staff during Paris Air Show 2019

The Aviation industry welcomed President Emmanuel Macron at the German Pavilion at the Paris Air Show 2019. On his way to the German joint stand, the French President shook many hands of the Liebherr team members.

Liebherr at Shanghai International Energy-saving and New Energy Automobile Industry Expo 2019

Liebherr will attend for the first time the Shanghai International Energy-saving and New Energy Automobile Industry Expo, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center (SNIEC) from July 3rd to July 5th 2019.

Liebherr-Aerospace Signs Landing Gear Overhaul Agreement with Airlink

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Airlink to overhaul the landing gear shipsets of the airline’s Embraer E-Jet E170/E190 fleet, starting in 2020.

Liebherr-Aerospace at Paris Air Show 2019

Liebherr-Aerospace will participate in the 53rd Paris Air Show from June 17th through the 23rd. The event takes place in Le Bourget (France), and the company is looking forward to display over 40 components for various aircraft programs, demonstrating its knowhow and innovative technology to partners, official delegations and visitors at this prominent aerospace event.

Liebherr to Provide Several Thousands of Electrical Turbo-Compressors to Automotive Fuel Cell System Manufacturer SHPT

Liebherr will deliver electrical turbo-compressors and associated power electronics to the Chinese company Shanghai Hydrogen Propulsion Technology.

Liebherr-Aerospace’s Short Film Wins Worldfest’s 2019 Platinum Award

Liebherr-Aerospace, together with the film production company Silberstern, took home the highest award, Platinum, for the “Industrial/Technical” category at this year’s Worldfest Houston International Independent Film Festival. The short film shows Liebherr’s activities and capabilities of its landing gear in-service engineering team, which provides customers with guaranteed quality and innovative solutions throughout the whole life of the aircraft.

Liebherr receives follow-up order for bogie coupling systems for Prima H3 shunting locomotives from Alstom

Liebherr-Transportation Systems supplies further hydraulic bogie coupling systems for Prima H3 locomotives to Alstom.

Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) becomes official supplier of COMAC

The joint venture of Liebherr and LAMC has received the approval from COMAC and is now a qualified supplier of the Chinese aircraft manufacturer.

Liebherr-Aerospace Receives “Supplier of the Year” Award from Boeing

Liebherr-Aerospace has been recognized as Supplier of the Year in the “Excellence” category by The Boeing Company. Liebherr was one of 13 companies honored May 8 for distinguished performance in working with Boeing.

Liebherr supplies dampers with displacement measuring system for TEXRail project

The new pneumatic levelling system from Liebherr and Stadler reduces vehicle energy consumption.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems Makes its Debut at Railtex 2019 with Innovative Technologies

Liebherr-Transportation Systems participates for the first time in Railtex that will take place from May 14 until 16, 2019 at the National Exhibition Center (NEC) in Birmingham (UK). The company will display innovative solutions such as an air cycle air conditioning unit and “eCAS”, a unique electrohydraulic controlled axle steering system.

Liebherr Ensures Passenger Comfort in Fully Automated People Mover Systems

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply MACS 8.0 air conditioning systems to CARVATECH for equipping two fully automated people mover systems by the middle of this year. The order is an important milestone for both companies.

Liebherr-Aerospace Signs Landing Gear Overhaul Agreement with Azul

Liebherr-Aerospace will overhaul the landing gear systems of Azul’s Embraer E190/E195 fleet during the next five years or until phase-out of the fleet.

Liebherr-Aerospace Receives “Supplier of the Year 2018 - Win Win Cooperation” Award from COMAC

Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC has presented Liebherr-Aerospace with a prestigious award for the ARJ21 landing gear system.

Liebherr-Aerospace in Canada: Certified Quality and Environmental Management Systems

The Aerospace and Transportation Systems Division at Liebherr-Canada Ltd. was audited to verify compliance with the current quality and environmental standards.