MRO & Manufacturing
Daher’s Log’in Accelerator Advances Logistics Tech Deployment
Daher’s Log’in accelerator deploys logistics innovations at scale, focusing on automation, VR training, and AI-driven digital twins in France.
This article is based on an official press release from Daher.
Beyond the Pilot: Daher’s Log’in Accelerator Pushes Logistics Tech to the Warehouse Floor
On March 31, 2026, Daher, a prominent European aerospace logistics and industrial services provider, announced new milestones for its innovation accelerator, Log’in by Daher. According to the company’s official press release, the initiative is designed to address a critical bottleneck in the modern Supply-Chain: the rapid transformation of experimental logistics technologies into tangible, large-scale operational deployments.
The logistics sector is currently navigating a profound transformation, driven by urgent mandates for Automation, digitalization, Decarbonization, and a severe shortage of skilled labor. In response to these industry-wide pressures, Daher has positioned its Log’in center not merely as a traditional research and development laboratory, but as a practical proving ground. The facility leverages real industrial environments to test and validate high-value logistics solutions before they are rolled out across the broader supply chain.
According to the operational updates provided by Daher, the accelerator boasts a remarkably high conversion rate. Each year, Log’in teams evaluate between 10 and 15 innovation topics. Of these experimental concepts, 5 to 8 solutions are successfully put into production or deployed at scale. This metric underscores the company’s commitment to moving beyond theoretical technology and implementing functional, repeatable logistics models.
“Log’in by Daher accelerates logistics innovation from solutions to full-scale deployment, acting as a results-driven integrator for the industry.”
— Based on the March 31, 2026, Daher press release
Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Operations
A persistent challenge in the industrial sector is “pilot purgatory,” a phase where promising technologies stall in the testing phase and fail to achieve enterprise-wide integration. Daher’s press release highlights that Log’in was specifically mandated to overcome this hurdle. One of the major deliverables highlighted in the recent announcement is the creation of a modular, replicable warehouse operating model. This framework optimizes warehouse layouts, internal flows, and operational organization, allowing Daher to standardize and repeat successful logistics models at scale. Furthermore, the company noted ongoing R&D projects, including a robotic “bin picking” cell, which showcases a heavy focus on advanced automation.
The Three Pillars of the Log’in Ecosystem
To achieve these deployment rates, the Log’in ecosystem operates across three distinct pillars, as detailed in the company’s operational breakdown:
- Operational Acceleration and Tech Integration: Log’in relies on an open-innovation network comprising Startups, industrial players, and technology partners. A flagship success cited in the release is the JUMEL project, which secured the “Logistics 4.0” award in 2023. JUMEL functions as a “Universal Digital Twin,” utilizing AI algorithms to simulate complex logistics scenarios. This allows operators to optimize warehousing while proactively anticipating both economic and environmental impacts.
- Training and Skills Development: Addressing the industry’s labor shortage is a core component of the Log’in mandate. The center serves as a reference Training hub dedicated to future logistics skills, including data management, AI, automation, and robotics. To combat the declining attractiveness of logistics careers, Daher partnered with the Occitanie region and technology firm Mimbus to develop Virtual Reality (VR) training workshops. According to the project data, they successfully modeled a 16,000-square-meter warehouse in VR, offering immersive, interactive learning paths designed to safely introduce young students to logistics professions.
- Collaboration and Industry Dialogue: Rooted in day-to-day operations, Log’in acts as a platform for industry-wide demonstration and co-creation. The center hosts FUSE, an annual event that gathers companies, startups, institutions, and decision-makers to rethink logistics practices. The collaborative event focuses heavily on collective initiatives regarding decarbonization, data security, and transport automation.
Historical Context and Industry Impact
Understanding the weight of the Log’in initiative requires looking at the organization behind it. Founded in 1863, Daher is a family-owned French industrial conglomerate that operates as an aircraft manufacturer (producing the TBM and Kodiak lines), an industrial service provider, and a logistician. According to 2024 corporate data referenced in the announcement, the company employs approximately 14,000 people, operates in 15 countries, and generates €1.8 billion in revenue.
The Log’in center itself was officially inaugurated in late 2022 in Cornebarrieu, near Toulouse, France. It was launched as a highly strategic project jointly financed by Daher, the French government, and the Occitanie region, explicitly designed to spearhead the “Industrial Logistics 4.0” movement.
AirPro News analysis
At AirPro News, we view Daher’s Log’in accelerator as a necessary evolution in aerospace and industrial supply chains. Post-pandemic disruptions and ongoing geopolitical tensions have forced manufacturers to seek highly optimized, resilient logistics networks. Automation and digital twins are no longer optional upgrades; they are baseline requirements for survival in the modern aerospace sector.
Furthermore, logistics remains a heavily carbon-emitting sector. By heavily vetting innovations for their ability to support the environmental transition, such as decarbonized transport and low-impact warehousing, Daher is aligning its operational upgrades with looming European regulatory requirements. The accelerator’s approach to the human element is equally vital. By utilizing VR to gamify and modernize training, Daher is directly addressing the labor shortages that threaten to bottleneck supply chain efficiency, proving that technological integration must go hand-in-hand with workforce development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Log’in by Daher?
Log’in is an innovation accelerator created by Daher, designed to test, validate, and deploy advanced logistics technologies (such as AI, robotics, and digital twins) into real-world industrial environments.
What is the success rate of the Log’in accelerator?
According to Daher, the Log’in teams evaluate 10 to 15 innovation topics annually, successfully deploying 5 to 8 of these solutions into full-scale production each year.
How is Daher addressing logistics labor shortages?
Through the Log’in center, Daher has partnered with tech firms to create immersive Virtual Reality (VR) training programs. By modeling massive warehouse environments in VR, they aim to attract younger generations to logistics careers through safe, interactive learning.
Sources: Daher
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MRO & Manufacturing
Liebherr-Aerospace Wins Boeing 777-8 Freighter Brake REU Contract
Boeing selected Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the brake remote electronic unit for the 777-8 Freighter, announced July 31, 2026.
The Boeing Company has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the brake remote electronic unit for the in-development Boeing 777-8 Freighter. The Contracts, announced on July 31, 2026, expands the German manufacturer’s footprint of electronic components on Boeing Commercial-Aircraft.
The brake remote electronic unit (REU) functions as a data concentrator for the aircraft braking system. According to a press release issued by Liebherr, the system supports active brake monitoring and ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulations regarding latent failure detection. Each Boeing 777-8 Freighter will be equipped with one brake REU.
Manufacturing and development footprint
The units will be developed and manufactured by Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH at its facility in Lindenberg, Germany. The company is executing the project in cooperation with CUONICS GmbH, an aviation electronics specialist based in Straubing, Germany.
Liebherr-Aerospace began development work on its remote electronic unit concept in 2018. The Boeing 777-8 Freighter contract marks the second type of REU the company will supply to Boeing. In January 2019, Boeing selected Liebherr to deliver the nose wheel steering REU for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family.
Dr. Klaus Schneider, Chief Technology Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, highlighted the long-term relationship between the two companies.
“We have worked in close collaboration with our customer over the past decade. To be on board Boeing commercial airplanes with our electronic products is an important milestone for Liebherr,” Schneider stated.
Expanding presence on Boeing platforms
Beyond the newly announced brake REU and the Boeing 787 nose wheel steering unit, Liebherr already supplies the main gear steering control unit for the current Boeing 777 program.
The Boeing 777-8 Freighter is the dedicated cargo variant of the Boeing 777X family. The aircraft is designed to replace older large-capacity freighters with improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.
AirPro News analysis
We view Liebherr’s expanding portfolio on Boeing aircraft as a clear indicator of the manufacturer’s successful transition from traditional hydro-mechanical systems to integrated electronic control architectures. Securing the brake REU contract for the Boeing 777-8 Freighter validates the strategic investment Liebherr made in 2018 when it launched its remote electronic unit concept. As aircraft systems become increasingly electrified and data-dependent, suppliers that can deliver compliant, localized data concentrators like the REU are well-positioned to capture market share on next-generation airframes.
Sources: Liebherr
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MRO & Manufacturing
EASA Certifies Safran Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09
EASA granted type certification to the Safran Arriel 2K on July 8, 2026, advancing the Leonardo AW09 helicopter toward service entry.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted type certification to the Safran Arriel 2K turboshaft engine on July 8, 2026, clearing a critical regulatory hurdle for the Leonardo AW09 single-engine Helicopters program. Safran Helicopter Engines announced the certification milestone in a press release on July 30, 2026. The engine approval allows Leonardo to focus on the final aircraft certification and subsequent entry into commercial service for the AW09.
Testing and certification pathway
The Arriel 2K accumulated more than 4,100 hours of testing since its initial bench tests in 2022. This total includes over 600 flight hours. Safran conducted ground testing at its facility in Bordes, France, and at the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) testing center in Saclay, France. Flight testing took place in Mollis, Switzerland, utilizing the AW09 prototypes.
Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Cédric Goubet highlighted the program’s progression in the company’s July 30 statement.
“The certification of the Arriel 2K marks another defining step towards the entry into service of the AW09. All the teams at Safran Helicopter Engines are ready to support Leonardo and its customers in bringing this brand-new helicopter into service.”
Technical architecture and program integration
The Arriel 2K operates in the 1,000 shaft horsepower (shp) class. The engine architecture features a two-stage compressor utilizing one axial and one centrifugal stage, alongside an annular combustion chamber. The system is managed by a dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and includes an Engine Auxiliary Control Box (EACB) designed to reduce pilot workload during operation.
Leonardo selected the Arriel 2K for the AW09 program on January 26, 2023. This decision replaced the previously planned Honeywell HTS900 engine. The AW09 was originally developed by Kopter Group, which Leonardo acquired in April 2020. Following the engine selection, the Arriel 2K completed its Maiden-Flight on the AW09 PS4 prototype on March 16, 2023. Safran has produced more than 15,500 engines in the Arriel family to date.
AirPro News analysis
Leonardo took a calculated schedule risk when it opted to change the AW09 engine supplier in early 2023. Securing EASA type certification for the Arriel 2K just over three years after that decision validates the integration strategy. We view the selection of the Arriel family as a move to leverage an established global support network. With more than 15,500 Arriel engines already in the field, prospective AW09 operators will have access to a mature maintenance infrastructure upon the helicopter’s entry into service. The focus now shifts entirely to the AW09 airframe certification campaign.
Sources: Safran
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MRO & Manufacturing
Diehl Aviation Opens New Production Facility in Romania
Diehl Aviation inaugurated a 12,000-square-meter plant in Craiova, Romania, with serial production set for autumn 2026.
Diehl Aviation inaugurated a new 12,000-square-meter production facility in Craiova, Romania, on July 29, 2026, expanding its European manufacturing footprint for Commercial-Aircraft cabin and systems components.
The mid-double-digit million euro investment, developed in cooperation with local partner Global Vision, will provide additional capacity alongside the company’s existing operations in Germany, Hungary, and Mexico. Serial production is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
Facility specifications and production scope
The site occupies a 33,500-square-meter plot in the Dolj region. The facility itself encompasses 12,000 square meters of production and office space. Construction on the site began in July 2025.
The Craiova plant will manufacture manually laminated composite cabin components, insulation blankets, and tanks for aircraft water and waste systems.
Workforce development and regional integration
The facility will launch its operational phase with an initial workforce of 75 employees. Diehl Aviation plans a medium-term expansion to approximately 500 workers.
According to April 2026 reporting by Aviation Week, early hires underwent training to meet company standards for processes, quality, and safety ahead of the summer opening. Diehl Aviation also announced plans to establish Partnerships with regional universities and educational institutions to develop engineering and Manufacturing expertise for the local aerospace sector.
The July 29 ceremony was attended by Diehl Aviation Chief Executive Officer Jörg Schuler, German Ambassador to Romania Angela Ganninger, Craiova Mayor Lia-Olguta Vasilescu, and Dolj County Council President Cosmin Dorin Casile.
“The opening of our Craiova facility marks an important milestone for Diehl Aviation,” Schuler stated in the company’s press release. “The new facility expands our manufacturing capabilities and strengthens our ability to support customers worldwide with the quality, reliability and delivery performance they expect from Diehl Aviation.”
AirPro News analysis
We view Diehl Aviation’s expansion into Romania as a strategic move to build supply chain resilience and manage production costs within the European Union. By locating in Craiova, the Manufacturers secures access to an emerging aerospace labor market while maintaining proximity to major European final assembly lines. The planned partnerships with local universities suggest a long-term Strategy to cultivate a specialized workforce rather than relying solely on existing regional talent pools.
Sources: Diehl Aviation
Photo Credit: Diehl Aviation
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