BizJet International, Lufthansa Technik’s U.S. subsidiary, has opened a dedicated maintenance and refurbishment hangar in Tulsa, Okla., large enough for a BBJ 737-800. Brian Barber, v-p of completions, said, “Building up capacities to service VIP and special-mission aircraft, especially for U.S. customers, is crucial for the market demand. With the opening of a new hangar we are able to serve our customers with faster turn times, while retaining the Lufthansa Technik world-class quality.”

Additionally, BizJet opened a new FBO facility that provides more convenient ramp access as well as room for up to seven large-cabin Gulfstream-size aircraft in its hangar. The new FBO also has a conference room, snooze rooms and pilots’ lounge.

BizJet has also reorganized, creating a “mobility” department to combine the resources of the new FBO and BizJet’s engine field service team. The department, led by Caleb Benner, will focus on providing customers one location for FBO services as well as drop-in field service requirements.