Lufthansa Cargo COO Frank Bauer joins Frankfurt air freight board

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. has announced the appointment of Frank Bauer, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lufthansa Cargo AG, as its newest board member. In his role, Bauer will represent Lufthansa Cargo, strengthening the company’s involvement in the influential association that brings together over 100 organisations across the air freight supply chain at Frankfurt […]

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Lufthansa City Airlines receives first new Airbus A320neo

Aircraft & Engines

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 Group reports record profits but faces headwinds from strikes and future uncertainties

Financial

Lufthansa Group’s balance sheet presentation in Frankfurt on Thursday, March 7, revealed not only the successful recovery from the pandemic, but also the challenges that lie ahead for the company. The positive aspects include a Group net profit of €1.7 billion, a 15% increase in revenue to €35.4 billion and an adjusted EBIT of €2.7

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The fourth A321 freighter named ¡Hola España! has been integrated into Lufthansa Cargo's fleet

Lufthansa Cargo welcomes fourth A321 freighter

Aircraft & Engines

Since November, the fourth A321 freighter has been operating in Lufthansa Cargo’s network, making a significant contribution to the cargo carrier’s expansion plans. The freighter with the registration D-AEUJ completes the A321F fleet, meeting the growing freight requirements of its customers. With 14 pallet and container positions on the main deck and ten on the

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Official start of construction work at Lufthansa Cargo in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo starts construction of new Frankfurt hub

MRO & Production, Top Stories

With its LCCevolution project, Lufthansa Cargo is pressing ahead with modernising the Frankfurt hub: In August of this year, construction work began on the new warehouse, including the automated transport system and the first building modules in the north of Frankfurt Airport. In addition to the new building, the existing buildings and warehouses of the

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Lufthansa Cargo and Avflight are upgrading cargo operations

Other News

Avflight, together with Lufthansa Cargo, are moving operations onto the apron at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). With the recent move in August to on-airfield cargo warehousing facility, the new location will allow for handling of international air cargo that allows for streamlined operations and shorter distances for loading and unloading aircraft. Lufthansa Cargo

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Frank Bauer (l) and Dr. Christian Leifeld

Lufthansa Cargo names Frank Bauer CFO and Chief Human Resources Officer

People

Frank Bauer will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This was decided by the company’s Supervisory Board. He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023. Bauer began his career at Lufthansa in 2007. Three years later he joined the airline Jade Cargo

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Lufthansa Cargo, heyworld and Customs broker strengthen eCommerce business in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo aims to make Frankfurt Airport major global e-commerce hub

Other News

In conjunction with heyworld logistics provider and CB Customs Broker, Lufthansa Cargo AG is looking to grow its e-commerce business. In the process it is looking to establish Frankfurt Airport as a global e-commerce hub. “We clearly experience and see eCommerce as a growth market,” said Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “A decisive success

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