Topping-out ceremony at N3: Milestone for growth and innovation

With the topping-out ceremony for the extension building, N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt is sending a strong signal for Thuringia as a business location. The joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce is investing 150 million euros in expanding its capacities for overhauling Rolls-Royce Trent series engines. These are engines used by more than 50 international airlines. The new factory hall and a modern cleaning facility for engine parts are scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2025 – while operations continue and demand grows. In parallel, a new logistics center with a high-bay warehouse and an expanded office and canteen concept are being created. A total of 40 new machines will be installed and existing systems relocated. The goal is to increase the number of overhauled engines by a further 20% compared to the record year 2024, to 250 engines per year. N3 currently employs around 1,100 people and is focused on continuous growth – also through a successful career changer 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 settled in 2004 on its newly developed industrial area “Erfurter Kreuz”. Since then, a large number of globally operating companies have established themselves there.