Aerospace and transportation systems
01/06

Case studies

Liebherr-Aerospace has developed long-standing partnerships with the world’s major aircraft manufacturers, providing the key systems to more than 100 aircraft and helicopter programs in all major market segments of aviation. Liebherr is a key partner to most of these programs, supplying several major systems to the relevant airframer.

AW189

The AW189 of the Italien manufacturer Leonardo (Helicopters) features systems from three Liebherr product lines: The company provides the air management system, flight control and landing gear system for the twin-engine helicopter. The components provided are highly reliable.

Boeing 777X

For this aircraft which will have the latest innovative technologies on board, Liebherr supplies high-lift actuators, the power drive unit and hydraulic motor for the leading edge actuation system, as well as the folding wing tip actuation and the main gear steering system.

C919

COMAC selected Liebherr-Aerospace as the supplier of two major systems: the landing gear system and the integrated air management system. Thousands of Liebherr parts specifically designed and featuring state of the art technologies will allow the aircraft to be one of the best performers of its category.

E-Jet E2

Liebherr-Aerospace has received a contract from Embraer to develop, manufacture and service the high lift system, the integrated air management system and the nose landing gear wheel steering controller for the second generation of Embraer's E-Jet family.

Falcon 10X

Liebherr is responsible for the Falcon 10X’s integrated air management system. This major work package covers the bleed, air-conditioning, cabin pressure control, air preparation, overheat detection, and wing anti-ice protection systems.

Pearl® 10X

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Spirit AeroSystems to supply the thrust reverser actuation system for the Rolls-Royce Pearl® 10X engine. It is the first thrust reverser actuation system contract for Liebherr and thus marks an important milestone in the company’s history.

UltraFan®

Liebherr-Aerospace and Rolls-Royce have established a 50:50 joint venture to develop manufacturing capability and capacity for the power gearbox for Rolls-Royce’s new UltraFan® engine.

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