Chromalloy recently achieved FAA certification for a new Parts Manufacuter Approval (PMA) developed in partnership with Lufthansa Technik.

Chromalloy’s new PMA High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 blade is designed for use on the V2500 Select engine.

To deliver the HPT Stage 1 blade, Chromalloy developed new coating capabilities for the component, including multi-layer thermal barrier and anti-corrosion solutions.

The overall project involved an investment of $100 million+ from Chromalloy for all stages of development and production capabilities like:

• Smelting
• Casting
• Machining
• Coating

With demand growing for Lufthansa Technik, production for the HPT Stage 1 blade is ramping up through 2026 and 2027, with Chromalloy expecting to send out its first shipments within the year.

Chromalloy produces its high-pressure turbine blade product line at its Florida-based facilities in:

• Tampa
• Oldsmar
• Palm Beach Gardens

This keeps manufacturing in-house and allows for better response to aftermarket parts constraints.

The partnership is also submitting more content for midlife engines for review by the FAA later in 2026.

Chromalloy Chief Executive Officer Chris Celtruda said, “This fifth approval reflects significant engineering investment and the strength of our relationship with Lufthansa Technik.”

Celtruda continued, “Chromalloy remains at the forefront of innovative aftermarket solutions for high-value engine airfoil applications, and we’re proud to keep expanding the value we deliver to Lufthansa Technik, our launch customer and other airline operators and MROs across the globe.”

Lufthansa Technik Head of Product V2500 Overhaul Sebastian Hagenmueller said, “Achieving this FAA approval is another important milestone in our successful collaboration with Chromalloy, with direct benefits for our customers.”

“Each new approval adds a proven, cost-efficient option for their V2500 fleets. We are pleased to bring this offering to market together with Chromalloy,” added Hagenmueller.