Lufthansa Technik is intensifying its direct sales of used but overhauled aircraft parts (used serviceable material, USM) to airlines and operators. This step goes beyond the current sale of surplus spare parts from its own inventory and aims to accelerate the availability of required components, shorten delivery times, and reduce costs for customers. The company, a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul, maintains one of the largest spare parts pools in the industry.
Until now, Lufthansa Technik primarily sold surplus parts from its extensive inventory to third-party suppliers. The focus is now on the direct distribution of USM parts, which are sourced not only from surplus stocks but also from aircraft disposals. Each of these components is thoroughly tested and certified before sale to ensure Lufthansa Technik's high safety and performance standards. The USM offering is available on relevant online platforms for the aviation industry.
Georgios Ouzounidis, Head of Sales for the Americas at Lufthansa Technik, emphasized the advantages of direct sales for airlines and operators, who can now access certified spare parts more easily, quickly, and cost-effectively. A dedicated team at the US subsidiary Lufthansa Technik Component Services in Miami coordinates customer orders and ensures smooth processing. A warehouse in Fort Lauderdale ensures rapid distribution of parts in the Americas. Tulsa is also home to the USM operational center with a growing component workshop.
Lufthansa Technik will present its USM solution for the first time at the MRO Americas 2025 trade fair in Atlanta, where it will provide detailed information about the benefits of this new service. Lufthansa Technik's initiative is a response to the strained situation in the aviation spare parts market and offers an alternative source for aircraft components that promises both economic and time-saving advantages.
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