Irving, Texas — The Liebherr Envoy Air landing gear overhaul agreement marks a significant step in fleet maintenance, as Liebherr Aerospace Saline Inc and Envoy Air Inc signed a deal to support the airline’s Embraer 175-E1 aircraft fleet.
Through this Liebherr Envoy Air landing gear overhaul agreement, both companies aim to ensure long-term reliability and performance of the aircraft.
Liebherr Envoy Air Landing Gear Overhaul Agreement Details
The agreement covers complete landing gear overhaul and system maintenance.
Specifically, each overhaul will follow Embraer requirements.
In addition, landing gear systems will undergo full restoration at intervals of:
- 30,000 flight cycles, or
- 12 calendar years
As a result, the program ensures consistent safety and operational efficiency.
Support for Embraer 175 Fleet Operations
The Embraer 170/175-E1 family has been widely successful since its introduction in 2004.
To date, the program has achieved:
- 1,000 aircraft orders
- A backlog of 208 aircraft
Therefore, the Liebherr Envoy Air landing gear overhaul agreement supports a proven and widely used regional jet platform.
Strategic Importance for Liebherr
Liebherr has invested heavily in its MRO capabilities over the past three years.
Moreover, the company has focused on:
- Improving repair efficiency through lean processes
- Increasing first-pass yield
- Strengthening supply chain resilience
Consequently, these improvements position Liebherr as a key partner for large-scale overhaul programs.
Manufacturing and Technical Expertise
The landing gear systems for the E-Jets E1 generation are developed and manufactured by Liebherr Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH.
As a result, the agreement benefits from deep technical expertise in flight control and landing gear systems.
Outlook
Overall, the Liebherr Envoy Air landing gear overhaul agreement strengthens collaboration between OEM expertise and airline operations.
Looking ahead, the partnership is expected to enhance fleet reliability while supporting the continued growth of regional aviation.
