Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) has developed a procedure, called Gate.control, to identify aircraft material in the international repair cycle. The mobile box, measuring approximately 35 cu ft, allows a comprehensive information package of the aircraft components being shipped to be compiled directly at the customer site. The box is fitted with a camera system, associated IT equipment as well as scanners for generating electronic photographic documentation.

Standardized software controls the data input from the scanning of the documents to the photographing of the packaging through to the overview and detailed photographs and then transmits the data package to the responsible technical department in LTLS.

Specially trained LTLS employees are responsible for carrying out the binding identity, quantity control and certificate checks. All data is finally input into the booking systems while the documents created are sent back to the providers locally.

"Turnaround times for aircraft materials in the international repair cycle will be reduced significantly thanks to gate.control. What's more, gate.control allows considerable savings especially in relation to transport and inventory costs," said Dr. Christian Langer, managing director.