Lufthansa is undertaking the most extensive fleet renewal in its history while simultaneously modernising the cabin interiors of its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380. As part of this programme, the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A350-900 will also be fitted with new seats across all travel classes. The conversion initiative, known in aviation as a “retrofit”, […]
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SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline and joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet modernisation programme. The carrier, which is headquartered in Antalya and operates as a key airline linking Türkiye with Europe and the wider Mediterranean region, confirmed that
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A major milestone has been reached at Lufthansa Group Hangar One, the new conference and visitor centre rising at Frankfurt Airport. The distinctive tail unit has now been mounted on the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, marking a key step in reassembling the historic aircraft. The three-part rudder, characteristic of this rare series, spans more than
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Lufthansa has welcomed its first Dreamliner featuring the new Allegris cabin in Frankfurt. The Boeing 787-9, equipped with the upgraded interiors across all classes, arrived today at Frankfurt Airport from Seattle, Washington. From mid-October, the newest addition to the Lufthansa fleet will initially operate on flights between Frankfurt and Toronto, Canada. By the end of
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The former flagship of Lufthansa, the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, has been meticulously restored to its 1950s glory, complete with its classic livery. In recent weeks, the aircraft underwent a full repaint at Münster/Osnabrück Airport, a task entrusted to Altitude Paint Services (APS). The work was made possible through the generous contribution of Hamburg-based manufacturer
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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.
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Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May
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In 2024, the Lufthansa Group achieved record revenue of €37.6 billion, reflecting a six percent increase compared to the previous year’s €35.4 billion. This growth was driven by a higher flight offering, making 2024 the most lucrative year in the company’s history. However, the Group’s operating profit (Adjusted EBIT) fell to €1.6 billion from €2.7
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Lufthansa will be flying to Denver, Colorado, (U.S.A.) for the first time with the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, making Denver the sixth destination for the aircraft. The first flight is scheduled for April 30, 2025. There will be a daily flight from Munich to Denver International Airport located at the foot of
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The European Union has approved Lufthansa‘s acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways, subject to key concessions, the Handelsblatt reported. This antitrust approval was granted in July, but only after Deutsche Lufthansa agreed to measures designed to ensure fair competition, as confirmed by the EU Commission on Friday, November 29. These measures include providing
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