Landing gear and ground control systems | Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS

Aircraft landing and control on ground

Systems for landing, braking and steering are essential for operating the aircraft safely on the airport infrastructure.

Robust landing gear systems for safe and reliable operations

Liebherr designs, manufactures, and services complete systems, including landing gear structures, extension/retraction and steering actuation, position and warning systems, wheels, brakes, sensors, and cockpit controls. These solutions are integrated across various kinds of aircraft.

Safe landings with Liebherr

Expertise across platforms

With experience in commercial aircraft, business jets, helicopters and defense platforms, Liebherr delivers tailored solutions that meet diverse operational requirements.

Innovative testing and support

Liebherr operates modern test and support facilities for the development and integration of landing gear systems, subsystems, and components, ensuring reliability and performance throughout the aircraft's lifecycle.

Advanced technology integration

Innovative materials and production technologies for weight-optimized structures enhance the performance and durability of landing gear systems.

Solutions for landing and manoeuvering on ground

Liebherr offers a complete range of landing gear solutions, from precision-engineered structural components and reliable retraction systems to advanced thrust reverser actuation and supplementary gear systems, backed by state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Structural parts
Retraction and extension
Landing gear sub-systems
Thrust reverser actuation systems
Testing capabilities

Structural parts

Liebherr specializes in designing and manufacturing all structural components of landing gear systems, including main fittings, sliding tubes, side stays, locking stays, wheel axles, and drag braces. Engineering expertise covers layout, design, performance analysis, stress and fatigue calculations, and comprehensive safety and reliability assessments. Manufacturing capabilities feature the latest generation of machining and surface treatment technologies, ensuring exceptional precision and durability. Additional integration services, such as complete dressings, further enhance system functionality.

Structural parts

Liebherr – Trusted partner for landing gear systems

Liebherr-Aerospace in Lindenberg, (Germany), specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced landing gear systems for the aerospace industry. With innovative solutions and guaranteed quality, Liebherr ensures reliability throughout the entire aircraft lifecycle.

Nose landing gear electro-hydrostatic actuation system

Liebherr’s cutting-edge nose landing gear actuation system is designed for seamless integration into next-generation, more electric aircraft architectures.