By John Dobberstein, Editor
TULSA — Lufthansa Technik Component Services has continued its streak of growth at Tulsa International Airport with the opening this week of another expansion.
LTCS’ new 25,000-square-foot building represents the first major milestone in a two-part expansion program, the company said during a ceremony Thursday. The facility introduces 90 new workstations, an upgraded avionics workshop, and expanded administrative areas to support the growing demand for component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) across the Americas.
The newest building is the third on the LTCS Tulsa campus. Combined with ongoing renovations in the original two buildings, the expansion will result in a major increase in production space.
Among the notable new capabilities is the repair and overhaul of Integrated Drive Generators (IDG) used in Airbus A320ceo and A320neo as well as Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft.
(L-R) Michael Sandstede (LTCS), Mike Neal (Tulsa Regional Chamber), Kai Hennig (General Consul for Germany in Houston), Monroe Nichols (Mayor of Tulsa), Tobias Baumgart (LTCS), Grayson Ardies (Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics, Executive Director), John Budd (Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce), Alexis Higgins (CEO of Tulsa International Airport)
Official said the Tulsa facility has a, “wide range of component workshops, including avionics, galley components, emergency equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel systems, ensuring comprehensive support for all major commercial aircraft types.”
Customers also benefit from LTCS’s extensive customer service organization, material management services, warehousing capabilities, and 24/7 component availability from strategically stocked material stores across the region.
All services are fully integrated into Lufthansa Technik’s global network, with major component hubs in Hamburg and Frankfurt, Germany, and Shenzhen, China.
The company said this alignment, “enables Tulsa to serve as a key gateway for component support solutions in the Americas — particularly for operators seeking greater reliability, deeper technical integration and long-term lifecycle support.”
As part of Lufthansa Technik’s strategic growth plan for the region, LTCS announced its intention to more than triple the size of the new building.
This second phase will further increase production capacity and enable additional capabilities mainly in pneumatics and complex avionics, and service innovations tailored to the needs of operators in the Americas.
“With this significant strategic investment, we are expanding our capabilities in the aviation hub Tulsa, to be in the region for the region,” said Tobias Baumgart, managing director for LTCS. “It strengthens our presence as a premium partner and underscores our commitment to being an attractive employer in the area. We are grateful for the strong partnership with state of Oklahoma and our Tulsa community.”
Harald Gloy, COO of Lufthansa Technik, said the Americas represent a key market for MRO services worldwide.
“With this expansion, we build on our long-standing presence on the continent and further reaffirm our commitment to delivering world-class technical services close to our customers. This is another milestone that highlights our dedication to meeting the evolving needs and reinforces our position as leading global MRO,” he said.
“Lufthansa Technik Component Services’ new Tulsa facility marks a major milestone for Oklahoma’s aerospace industry, strengthening our position as a leading hub for MRO services in the Americas,” said John Budd, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony alongside key partners.
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