Lufthansa City Airlines has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registered D-AIJP, has been named “Ingelheim am Rhein.” This new addition highlights the pivotal role Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group, redefining continental traffic to and from Munich, and from 2026, Frankfurt hubs. The airline is making a significant contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of the short-haul network, strengthening the Lufthansa Group’s market position, and supporting the planned growth on long-haul routes.
“Our new aircraft is a further motivation and incentive for the commitment and excellent work of all our employees, who contribute to the success and growth of our airline every day,” said Peter Albers, Managing Director of Lufthansa City Airlines, after the official handover.
From May onwards, the “Juliett Papa” will offer space for 180 passengers. Like all Lufthansa City Airlines aircraft, the new Airbus A320neo is equipped with the new Airspace cabin and offers passengers significantly larger overhead bins, a modern lighting system and improved seating comfort in proven Lufthansa quality.
With this new addition, the Lufthansa City Airlines fleet now consists of eight aircraft (four Airbus A319s and four Airbus A320neos). In 2025, five more brand-new Airbus A320neos and two additional Airbus A320neos will be added, bringing the fleet total to 15 aircraft by the end of the year. From late 2026, Lufthansa City Airlines expects to receive the first of 40 Airbus A220-300s on order.
