N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt sends out a strong signal for Thuringia as a business location with the topping-out ceremony for the extension building. The joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce is investing 150 million euros in expanding its capacity for overhauling Rolls-Royce engines from the Trent series. This involves engines from more than 50 international airlines. The new factory building and a modern cleaning facility for engine parts are scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2025 - with ongoing operations and growing demand. A new logistics center with a high-bay warehouse and an expanded office and canteen concept will be built at the same time. A total of 40 new machines will be installed and existing systems relocated. The aim is to increase the number of overhauled engines by a further 20% to 250 engines per year compared to the record year of 2024. N3 currently employs around 1,100 people and is committed to continuous growth - including through a successful lateral hiring program. Up to 200 new positions are to be filled in 2025. Managing Director Stefan Landes emphasizes: “This project is only possible thanks to the extraordinary commitment of our entire team.” N3 was the first company that LEG established on its newly developed “Erfurter Kreuz” industrial estate in 2004. Since then, a large number of globally operating companies have located there.
