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Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet in Action

A Global Movement for Change

A Local Cleanup with Visible Impact

Earth Day 2026 was guided by the global theme #Our Power, Our Planet, introduced by EARTHDAY.ORG. The theme highlights a central idea: meaningful environmental progress is driven by collective action — from global initiatives down to local engagement.

Celebrated across Earth Week (April 18–22), this year’s Earth Day once again emphasized hands-on participation, with community cleanups playing a key role worldwide.

Small Action, Big Local Impact

On Saturday, April 18, we took part in this global movement by organizing a self-initiated cleanup session around our office buildings.

Colleagues came together to remove litter and improve our immediate surroundings. The initiative created a tangible, visible impact while strengthening our shared sense of responsibility for the environment.

What made this initiative meaningful was not only the result, but the collective effort behind it. By working together, we demonstrated how small, local actions can reflect and support a much larger global purpose.

Why Local Action Matters

Earth Day serves as a reminder that environmental responsibility is not limited to large-scale policies. It is equally shaped by individual and community-driven efforts.

Community cleanups are a powerful example of this:

  • They improve local ecosystems and shared spaces
  • They raise awareness of waste and sustainability challenges
  • They encourage long-term behavioral change

By participating in this year’s Earth Day, we joined millions of people worldwide working toward a more sustainable future — reinforcing the message that collective action drives impact.

Looking Ahead

Our cleanup initiative is one step in an ongoing journey. Building on this experience, we remain committed to integrating sustainable practices into our daily work and supporting initiatives that benefit both our local community and the environment.

Earth Day 2026 reminds us that change is not abstract, it is created through consistent action.
Because ultimately, our power lies in what we do together.

Picture of spairliners colleagues in front of our office building equipped with trash bags and tweezers ready to clean up for earth day 2026
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In Conversation with Meike Luikenga

In Conversation with Meike Luikenga

Head of Strategic Accounts & Client Services at Spairliners

We sat down with Meike Luikenga, Head of Strategic Accounts and Client Services at Spairliners, to talk about her journey in aviation, her leadership philosophy, and her vision for building strong partnerships in the aviation MRO environment.
In this conversation, she shares what shaped her professional path, how she approaches responsibility across two closely connected teams, and why clarity, structure, and personal exchange remain central to sustainable collaboration in a complex industry.
From our exchange, we have gathered the most compelling insights and key takeaways to give you a concise perspective on her approach, her priorities, and the direction she is setting for Strategic Accounts and Client Services at Spairliners.

Building Strategic Partnerships in Aviation MRO

Experience That Connects Commercial and Operational Realities

When Meike Luikenga joined Spairliners as Head of Strategic Accounts and Client Services, she brought more than fifteen years of experience across consulting, account management, and program leadership within the aviation industry.
Her career evolved from mid-level commercial responsibility into senior leadership roles spanning international customer management and complex program environments. Along the way, she leveraged experience from both commercial and operational contexts, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how strategy, production realities, and customer expectations intersect.
This combination defines her approach today: structured leadership across Strategic Accounts and Client Services, grounded in operational awareness and a clear mandate to connect commercial alignment with execution at scale.

Beyond Contracts: Building Partnership Through Clarity and Accountability

Strategic Accounts and Client Services at Spairliners work in close alignment while maintaining distinct responsibilities. Together, they form the interface between airline priorities and internal delivery structures.
While Strategic Accounts ensures commercial clarity, long-term alignment, and governance, Client Services translates these commitments into daily coordination, operational transparency, and disciplined follow-through.
For Meike, partnership in aviation MRO is built on predictability, mutual trust, and measurable reliability. It requires early alignment of expectations, continuous dialogue, and the ability to navigate complexity without losing structural clarity.
The ambition is to create stable, long-term partnerships that combine commercial robustness with operational precision.

Driving Clarity Through Structured Communication

Looking ahead, Meike’s focus lies in deepening client dialogue and further developing structured governance across teams and interfaces.
Personal exchange remains essential. Wherever possible, communication is structured digitally to ensure efficiency and sustainability. At the same time, targeted face-to-face interaction continues to play a role when it strengthens trust and enables deeper understanding. Ultimately, effective communication — transparent, regular, and structured — is the foundation.
At an internal level, the emphasis lies on sharpening processes, clarifying responsibilities, and enhancing performance visibility through structured KPI monitoring. Digital tools support this transparency and enable faster identification of deviations and improvement potential.

Leading Through Complexity

Aviation MRO operates under constant pressure: tight timelines, technical interdependencies, regulatory frameworks, and high expectations for fleet reliability.
For Meike, leading in this environment means more than coordination. It requires structured decision-making, clear prioritisation, and the discipline to keep all stakeholders aligned even when circumstances shift.
She sees complexity not as a constraint, but as a leadership responsibility. She turns strategic direction into realistic execution, ensuring commitments remain deliverable and providing customers with stability in situations that are often inherently dynamic.
In her view, long-term partnership is built by reducing uncertainty through structure and reinforcing confidence through consistent, accountable performance.

High Expectations, Strong Support

Meike believes strong teams are built on clarity, trust, and ownership. She encourages initiative, open communication, and continuous learning, while maintaining high standards for accountability and financial awareness.
In her words, people perform best when expectations are transparent and responsibility is clearly defined. Leadership, therefore, means enabling autonomy within a stable framework and supporting growth without compromising discipline.
Her ambition is to strengthen a department that combines governance with proximity, structure with flexibility, and performance with human connection.

Passion Beyond the Profession

Outside of work, aviation remains a passion. She enjoys traveling and flying, and finds balance through sports and activities around the water. Music plays an important role as well: she performed for several years in a 70-member orchestra as a clarinet player.
Her son is a constant source of perspective and inspiration. He reminds her to look at situations from different angles and to keep curiosity alive — a mindset she carries into her professional life as well.
And when asked which item she could not get through her workday without, her answer was immediate and practical: her mobile phone.



Thank you, Meike, for the open and insightful conversation.

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A380 Ram Air Turbine (RAT)

A380 Ram Air Turbine (RAT) – Update J in Stock and Ready to Ship

Get the latest version – certified, compliant, and immediately available.

Need an A380 RAT right now?
Spairliners has the latest generation Ram Air Turbine, PN 1704287J, on the shelf and ready for immediate dispatch worldwide. Fully certified and compliant with the latest AD. When your operation needs the RAT, you can’t afford to wait. With our stock, you won’t have to.

 

Why choose our RAT (Update J)

  • Immediate availability – no lead times
  • Airworthiness directive-compliant – updated to latest specifications
  • Certified & tested – ready for installation upon arrival

 


Avoid downtime – upgrade now

Our unit is:

  • In stock today
  • Fully certified
  • Ready for AOG or planned maintenance

 


 

📩 Contact Spairliners now to secure your A380 RAT (Update J) and keep your fleet fully operational — without waiting for supply.

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Code of Conduct Update

Our Updated Code of Conduct

A Renewed Commitment to Integrity, Responsibility, and Compliance

Spairliners is proud to announce the launch of its updated Code of Conduct, reaffirming our commitment to integrity, respect, and responsible business practices.
The Code of Conduct serves as the foundation of our corporate values and applies to all Spairliners employees, as part of the Lufthansa Group.
It outlines clear expectations for ethical conduct, transparency, and respect in all interactions — both within our teams and with our partners around the globe.

Key principles include:

  • Acting with integrity and fairness in all business dealings
  • Ensuring safety, security, and environmental responsibility
  • Upholding human rights and fostering an inclusive workplace
  • Protecting company resources and confidential information
  • Maintaining compliance with all laws, regulations, and industry standards

By following this framework, we strengthen trust with our partners, safeguard our reputation, and ensure sustainable success in the aviation MRO industry.

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Headquarter Makeover

20 Years, Fresh Vibes: Spairliners Gives Hamburg HQ a Makeover

What better way to celebrate 20 years of Spairliners than with a fresh new vibe?

Our Hamburg headquarters has been getting its own celebration — a thoughtful makeover that blends creativity, comfort, and a touch of aviation pride.

Visitors are now greeted by a bold wall decal in our entry area, setting the tone for who we are from the very first step inside. Throughout the corridors, custom aircraft silhouettes — A380, E-Jet 170/175, E-Jet 190/195 — proudly showcase the fleet at the heart of our expertise. It’s more than decoration; it’s a daily reminder of the complexity we manage and the passion we share across teams.

We’ve also reimagined our Dining Hall with brand-new chalkboard walls, creating a space where ideas flow as freely as conversations. This is more than just a lunch spot — it’s a hub for cross-department connections, spontaneous sketches, and even a few competitive foosball matches.

And sometimes, the smallest touches bring the biggest lift. Our Sales Office now features a giant, lush plant — a mission made memorable when our Head of Sales & Marketing, Clemens Schrettl, managed to transport it in what might be the smallest car imaginable. Now, it brings fresh energy to the space, perfectly complementing our reimagined office.

From cozy corners for a quick pause to aviation details that speak to our identity, every change reflects our belief that a great workspace fuels great teamwork.

Here’s to the next 20 years of growth, collaboration, and excellence — in the skies and right here at home in Hamburg.

📸 Take a look at the gallery below to see our refreshed workspace come to life.


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113 Trees in Q2 2025

Spairliners Helps Plant 113 Trees in Q2 2025

Partnering with Green Worldwide Shipping and Trees for the Future – turning shipments into lasting environmental and social impact.

At Spairliners, sustainability is not an afterthought – it is a commitment woven into the way we operate. Every shipment we send is more than a logistical process – it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference for the planet and the people who depend on it. In Q2 2025, this commitment translated into 113 trees planted across reforestation and agroforestry projects worldwide.

In the second quarter of 2025, 113 trees were planted on behalf of Spairliners through our collaboration with Green Worldwide Shipping and the non-profit Trees for the Future. This initiative ensures that every shipment we make contributes directly to environmental restoration, sustainable agriculture, and stronger rural communities.

Green Worldwide Shipping is a privately-owned U.S. logistics provider known for integrating sustainability into global freight solutions. Since launching their “Green Trees” initiative in 2019, they have planted hundreds of thousands of trees worldwide – pledging one tree for every customer, shipment, and team member. They are also a proud participant in the UN Global Compact, aligning their operations with internationally recognized principles for sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Trees for the Future is a respected 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger, poverty, and deforestation through agroforestry. Their flagship approach – the Forest Garden – empowers farmers with the skills and resources to restore degraded land, grow diverse food crops, and secure sustainable incomes. Since 1989, they have planted more than 400 million trees across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

That’s 113 new trees improving ecosystems and livelihoods – all grown from the simple act of moving aircraft components across the globe. By integrating this program into our supply chain, we show that even in the aviation MRO industry, daily operations can create a positive and lasting impact.

A certificate for planting 113 in Q2 2025 on behalf of Spairliners for shipping. This is an initiative in cooperation with the non-profit Trees for the Future.

Download the certificate here.

 


These are two of our Partners in Sustainability

 

🟩 Green Worldwide Shipping
Global Logistics with a Green Mission

  • Privately-owned U.S. logistics provider specializing in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions.

  • Launched the Green Trees Initiative in 2019 – planting one tree for every customer, shipment, and employee.

  • Participant in the UN Global Compact, committing to internationally recognized sustainability standards.

  • Has planted over 650,000 trees to date through partnerships worldwide.

 

🌱 Trees for the Future
Ending Hunger, Poverty, and Deforestation

  • U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating globally since 1989.

  • Pioneer of the Forest Garden Approach – empowering farmers to restore land, grow food, and improve incomes.

  • More than 400 million trees planted across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

  • Recognized as a UN World Restoration Flagship for outstanding contributions to global reforestation.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Spairliners

Fly High Gala:

Celebrating 20 Years of Spairliners

Spairliners celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Fly High Gala—an emotional and vibrant evening that brought together the people who have shaped our journey in the aviation MRO industry over the past two decades.

 

A Night on Hamburg’s Famous St. Pauli

Set in the heart of Hamburg’s iconic St. Pauli district, the venue struck a perfect balance between industrial chic and urban elegance. With its open architecture and golden lighting, it offered an unforgettable setting to mark this important milestone in our company’s history.

 

Chic Meets Hanseatic Attitude

About 150 guests—including international customers, trusted partners, and former and current colleagues—joined us to celebrate two decades of collaboration and achievement. The dress code reflected the mood: festive, yet relaxed, in true Hanseatic style.

 

A Program to Remember

The evening featured live music, emotional speeches, a walking dinner, and a lively dance floor. From warm reunions and spontaneous laughter to quiet moments of reflection—the event brought our shared history to life and gave us space to look ahead.

 

Celebrating the Past—Looking to the Future

The Fly High Gala was more than a celebration—it was a tribute to the spirit, dedication, and innovation that define Spairliners. From our roots in A380 component support to our expanding global footprint—the evening honored every chapter of our story while opening a new one.

 

Relive the Gala Highlights

Browse our photo gallery and stay tuned, our aftermovie will be released soon.

 

Thank you to everyone who made this night unforgettable. Here’s to flying high—together.


Credits: Christoph Eisenmenger

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Inside our global Customer Event

Inside our global Customer Event in Hamburg

SOF – Spairliners Operators Forum 2025: Industry Exchange, Insight and Connections

In June 2025, Spairliners welcomed customers, partners, and aviation professionals from around the world to Hamburg for the SOF – Spairliners Operators Forum. This three-day event offered valuable opportunities for exchange, networking, and collaboration.

 

An event focused on the future of aviation support

The SOF 2025 brought together key representatives from international airlines, aviation experts, and members of the Spairliners team to share knowledge, explore current industry challenges, and discuss innovative approaches to aircraft component services.

Across inspiring keynotes, technical presentations, and open discussions, we focused on what matters most—reliable support, transparent collaboration, and shared goals for long-term success.

 

Beyond business—genuine encounters

What made the SOF 2025 truly memorable went far beyond the technical agenda: it was the atmosphere of openness, hospitality, and authentic connection that shaped every moment.

We wanted our guests to feel truly welcomed in Hamburg—with time and space to connect beyond the conference setting. A rooftop reception with sweeping views over the city, a harbor boat tour through Hamburg’s maritime heart, and a carefully designed setting for personal exchange all contributed to an experience focused on people.

Because in the end, it’s the human side of aviation support that makes the difference.

 

Relive the experience

We’ve captured the highlights of SOF 2025 in our photo gallery. From inspiring talks to unforgettable moments on and off stage, here’s a look back at an event that left a lasting impression.

 

Thank you for being part of it

To all who joined us in Hamburg—thank you for your presence, your input, and the spirit you brought to SOF 2025. We’re proud to host a forum that celebrates aviation collaboration and builds momentum for the future.

 

The journey’s not over—our official aftermovie is coming soon, capturing the spirit, the faces, and the unforgettable moments of SOF 2025.

Stay tuned—planning for the next edition is already underway.


Credits: Christoph Eisenmenger

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Spairliners celebrates 20th Anniversary

Spairliners celebrates 20th Anniversary –

20 Years of Excellence in the MRO Industry!!

 

Our Passion. Your Success.

This year marks a special milestone for Spairliners: 20 years of excellence in component support for the aviation MRO industry. Since its founding in 2005, the company has grown into a trusted partner for airlines and MRO providers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and service quality, Spairliners ensures that aircraft keep flying safely and efficiently.

Over the past two decades, Spairliners has built an extensive pooling network, developed smart maintenance solutions, and established itself as a leader in component support. Behind this success stands a dedicated team driven by passion and a commitment to customer success – because Our Passion. Your Success.

Looking ahead, Spairliners will continue to evolve, adapting to industry demands with flexibility, innovation, and customer-focused solutions. The journey doesn’t stop here – You Fly. We Care.


Stay tuned for more!

Hand holding birthday cake with pink candles and yay written in sprinkles

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