News and press releases

Liebherr-Aerospace at Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle 2014

This year, Liebherr-Aerospace, one of the leading suppliers of aircraft systems, will participate for the first time in the “Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle” at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle, Washington (USA). From March 11-13, 2014, the company will welcome guests at its stand and have B2B meetings on topics such as sales, business development, procurement, engineering and R&D.

Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd. Receives Its First IRIS Certificate

The successful IRIS certification is an important step in further expanding the joint venture’s business activities.

Liebherr-Aerospace at the “Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle 2014”

The company will participate for the first time in the international meeting of the aerospace industry, which takes place from March 11-13, 2014.

Bogie Coupling Systems for Alstom’s H3 Hybrid Locomotives

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has recently delivered the first hydraulic bogie coupling system for the new three-axle shunting locomotive to its customer Alstom.

Liebherr Supplies Anti-Buckling Systems to Solaris Bus & Coach S.A.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been selected by Solaris Bus & Coach S.A., Owińska (Poland), to supply anti-buckling systems for 18 low-floor tram vehicles, which shall be operated on the tracks of Braunschweiger Verkehrs-AG, Braunschweig (Germany).

Liebherr-Aerospace Singapore Receives DIN EN ISO 14001 Certificate for its Environmental Management System

Liebherr-Aerospace Singapore’s newly established environmental system for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components has recently been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2004 by TÜV SÜD PSB Pte. Ltd., Singapore. In the preceding months, the testing body had carried out all necessary audits of the company’s processes and procedures to demonstrate their compliance with the requirements of this worldwide standard.

Liebherr to Supply Air Conditioning Systems for “Thameslink” Rolling Stock Program

Liebherr-Transportation Systems GmbH & Co KG, Korneuburg (Austria), signed a contract with Siemens and Cross London Trains (XLT) to deliver air conditioning systems for the “Thameslink” Rolling Stock Program, led by the UK Department of Transport.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems to maintain air conditioning units for Stadler Pankow

The company will support Stadler Pankow’s customer service team which is responsible for type Variobahn light-rail trams operating in Bergen, Norway.

Liebherr-Aerospace Delivers First Bleed Air System for the C919 Engine Test Bench

After having been selected to develop, manufacture, qualify and certify the integrated air management system for the C919 single-aisle aircraft in 2010, Liebherr-Aerospace recently delivered the first bleed air system to Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC.

Liebherr Delivers Bogie Coupling Systems for Alstom’s H3 Hybrid Locomotives

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has recently delivered the first hydraulic bogie coupling system for the new three-axle H3 hybrid shunting locomotives to ALSTOM Lokomotiven Service GmbH, Stendal (Germany).

Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd. Receives Its First IRIS Certificate

Recently, Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Liebherr-Transportation Systems GmbH & Co KG, Korneuburg (Austria), and Guangzhou Zhongche Railway Vehicles Equipment Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. based in Zhuji, Zhejiang Province (China), has been certified for the first time according to the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS).

Boeing Awards Liebherr-Aerospace a New Contract

Boeing Commercial Aircraft has selected Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, Toulouse (France), to design, develop, supply and service the Nitrogen Enriched Air Inerting System (NEAIS) regulation valves for the KC-46 Tanker Program.

Liebherr Equips Additional Bombardier FLEXITY Classic Trams with HVAC Systems

Liebherr-Transportation Systems is going to supply heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for another four of Bombardier* Transportation’s FLEXITY* Classic 6NGTW Series trams. The delivery is based on a contract both companies signed in October 2012.

First Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies two major systems, the complete landing gear system and the integrated air management system, for Bombardier*’s CSeries* aircraft, which successfully made its historic, maiden flight on September 16, 2013. These systems feature the latest technologies for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft, thus offering improved reliability and operational performance.

First Delivery of A400M: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board

On August 1, 2013, Airbus Military delivered the first A400M to the French Air Force, which is the first air force to receive the multi-role transport aircraft. Liebherr-Aerospace supplies the A400M with a wide range of flight-critical systems and components.

First Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the Airbus A350 XWB

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies major systems and components for the Airbus A350 XWB, which successfully made its first flight on June 14, 2013: The nose landing gear, the slat actuation system as well as several flap actuation key components. Designed, developed and manufactured by Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Lindenberg (Germany), Liebherr’s center of excellence for landing gear, flight control and actuation systems, they feature the latest technologies for the next generation of long-range aircraft – such as advanced light-weight materials and coatings, or high-level integration of power electronics together with precision mechanics and high-pressure hydraulics.

Brit Air Selects Liebherr-Aerospace for CRJ 700/1000 Components Repair

Liebherr-Aerospace and Brit Air have recently signed a Repair-by-the-Hour agreement for components of the integrated air management systems (ATA 21, 25, 30, 36) on board the airline’s CRJ 700/1000 aircraft. Brit Air is a fully owned subsidiary of HOP!, Air France’s regional carrier based in Morlaix (France).

Liebherr to Supply Anti-Buckling Systems to Tangshan Railway Vehicles in China

Liebherr-Transportation Systems was recently selected by Tangshan Railway Vehicle Co. Ltd. (Tangshan, China) to supply anti-buckling systems for low-floor trams.