Lufthansa Technik’s Completion Center has finished the VVIP cabin
conversion of the second Boeing 747-8 in Hamburg. The aircraft has
now been delivered to an undisclosed customer. Another aircraft of
this type is currently undergoing completion. Lufthansa Technik AG
has at times equipped three 747-8 in parallel.

In the past the company equipped fourteen aircraft of the
predecessors to the current Boeing 747-8 and is thus the leading
provider for this aircraft type throughout the entire industry. “The
delivery of this second 747-8 is another milestone for us in the area
of VVIP completions for widebody aircraft. We have handed over an
individually designed, state-of-the-art aircraft fitted with
high-quality materials to meet the most discerning demands in terms
of exclusivity and comfort,” says Walter Heerdt, Senior Vice
President VIP & Executive Jet Solutions. “The many years’ experience
with different aircraft types, our innovative strength and the
passion of our employees has enabled us to set new standards.”

The cutting edge design of the 440 square meter cabin contrasts
strongly with classic design. In addition to many new features and
innovations, materials were also used for the first time that posed
significant challenges for the engineers. The integrated cabin
management and on-board entertainment system offers the latest
standard in entertainment and communication. This includes, for
example, broadband Internet, GSM, WLAN, Live TV and satellite
communication.

Lufthansa Technik supports the aircraft of Lufthansa German Airlines
as well as the aircraft of many international customers, including a
large number of VIP and government aircraft. As a result the company
has in-depth expertise and many years’ experience in the maintenance
and repair of the widest range of aircraft types, including the
Boeing 747 family.

In addition to equipping VIP aircraft, Lufthansa Technik also offers
custom-tailored logistics and maintenance services for VIP customers.
A total of more than 80 medium and long-haul aircraft have already
been completed by this Lufthansa Technik product division. A large
number of these aircraft continues to be supported in the framework
of maintenance and logistics services.