Lufthansa is intensifying its tech footprint in Valencia, signaling a robust commitment to the city’s growing digital economy. The German multinational airline group has expanded its Valencia operation after doubling its local tech workforce in recent months. Its Aviatar initiative, part of Lufthansa Technik, is broadening its presence in the city as the company moves its software and engineering talents into more flexible offices in El Cabanyal, with teams growing to as many as forty specialists. The move aligns with Valencia’s momentum as a technology hub, where major industrial players continue to set up shop and hire aggressively.
The Aviatar platform, launched by Lufthansa Technik in 2016, operates as an independent tech ecosystem anchored in Valencia. It covers a spectrum of digital products and services, from predictive maintenance to automated, data-driven solutions for airline operations. By merging fleet management capabilities with data science and engineering expertise, Aviatar delivers a set of integrated tools designed to optimize performance and reliability for airlines around the world.
A key aspect of Valencia’s appeal is the support it receives from public agencies and local institutions. The City Council Investment Office helped Lufthansa Technik select Valencia as the site for Aviatar’s headquarters and facilitated connections with the city’s talent engine. The initiative linked the campus-driven resources of the Polytechnic University’s City of Innovation and the University of Valencia’s Science Park with the city’s vibrant tech scene. This collaboration highlights Valencia as an attractive, globally oriented innovation ecosystem with a growing network of startups, accelerators, and community events that foster collaboration and future opportunities for international growth.
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The influx of technology firms has accelerated hiring in Valencia, with demand for computer engineers and software developers rising quickly. As a case in point, Hitachi has announced plans to expand its Valencia workforce, reinforcing the city’s status as a manufacturing and tech hub. Global Logic is advancing its Local Center of Expertise in Valencia, targeting a substantial job increase as part of its long-term growth strategy. The company has already established a substantial engineering presence in the city, assembling teams of software developers and computer scientists. Its broader European footprint includes a second office in Malaga and expansion plans for Madrid and Tarragona, yet Valencia remains the cornerstone of its Southern European operations, underscoring the region’s strategic importance for talent and collaborations. The ongoing reinvestment by multinational players positions Valencia as a premier destination for software, electronics, and digital services in Southern Europe, a signal to Canada and the United States of the region’s rising influence in global tech networks.