Breakthroughs in Aviation & Space Technology  Revolutionizing Aviation 

From eVTOL to CS-25, from commercial to defense aircraft, from fixed wing to rotary wing, from flight controls to utility actuation—Liebherr-Aerospaceʼs module-based family of small electromechanical actuators serves many needs. The design concept offers scalability for small installation envelopes, beneficial power-to-weight ratio and high reliability. 

Thomas Pfeilschifter, Business Development Manager Sales at Liebherr-Aerospace in Lindenberg (Germany), gets right to the point: “Innovation is embedded in our Liebherr-DNA. With over 60 years of experience in flight control system development and lifecycle support, we have earned a strong reputation as a trusted system provider. As the aerospace industry evolves, our expertise remains highly valuable to market participants seeking reliable and forward-thinking solutions.” 

Liebherr has consistently combined its strength to develop customer-centric, cutting-edge solutions and to expand into new markets, and this philosophy continues with the Liebherr Versatile Control & Actuation System (LiVCAS), a modular, scalable, versatile and lightweight solution. With LiVCAS, Liebherr leverages its extensive and in-service-proven expertise in flight control systems, electromechanical actuator technology and electronics. 

This modular approach offers significant advantages for our customers. By using prequalified, scalable modules, LiVCAS enables faster time-to-market while ensuring certifiability through proven aerospace experience with such systems.

Thomas Pfeilschifter, Business Development Manager Sales at Liebherr-Aerospace

The worldʼs first modular, scalable and certifiable plug-and-play solution

Developed by Liebherr-Aerospace based on market input, LiVCAS is customizable at system level, making it ideal not only for eVTOL applications but also for business jets and future more electric aircraft. It provides seamless integration into various aircraft architectures. 

Thomas Pfeilschifter explains: “This modular approach offers significant advantages for our customers. By using prequalified, scalable modules, LiVCAS enables faster time-to-market while ensuring certifiability through proven aerospace experience with such systems. Cost efficiency is achieved through economies of scale of the multi-use modules, making it a competitive option. Early prototype needs can be served on short notice. Additionally, our deep-rooted experience in designing and qualifying flight control systems supports a smooth certification process, allowing aircraft manufacturers to allocate resources more effectively. At Liebherr, we like to say: Our experience—your benefit.” 

Demand for Flexibility and Speed is Driving Innovation 

Liebherr has already secured contracts for this ground-breaking concept on the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. Adapting to the agility and fast-paced nature of this special market presents both challenges and opportunities for Liebherr-Aerospace. The well-established processes and structures that have driven success in traditional aerospace programs must align with the rapid development cycles and uncertainties of this emerging sector without compromising safety. However, Liebherr views these challenges as opportunities. The demand for flexibility and speed is driving innovation, encouraging the company to rethink existing approaches, modernize internal structures, and adopt new ways of working. This transformation is not just about adapting to the AAM sector, it is about supporting the future of flight. 

The first LiVCAS products have successfully passed laboratory testing and will undergo flight testing. These achievements show how Liebherr-Aerospaceʼs R & D investments are translating into valuable solutions revolutionizing aviation. 
By being open-minded for change and by leveraging its expertise, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of this evolution and will remain a reliable supplier of innovative and proven flight control system solutions.