Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air signed a maintenance agreement for heat transfer equipment on 29 May 2026, with Liebherr confirming the deal in a 5 June 2026 release. The contract is presented as Liebherr’s first REACH-compliant re-coring project in China, making it a notable step for the company’s MRO business in the country.
The work covers major repair and re-coring services for heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/neo fleet. The re-coring, including full matrix replacement, will be carried out at Liebherr’s Shanghai Pudong site, which serves as the company’s dedicated service center for Chinese customers.
Liebherr said the agreement extends its local maintenance capabilities in Shanghai and adds REACH-compliant coating processes for airline customers in China. Loong Air will handle cleaning, minor repairs and test procedures, while Liebherr will provide technical expertise, documentation, training and spare parts support.