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First Lufthansa Dreamliner with Allegris Cabin Arrives in Frankfurt

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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airBaltic secures strategic investment and strengthens Supervisory Board

Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has wrapped up the attraction of a strategic investor, with Lufthansa Group stepping in alongside a matching co-investment from the Latvian state. All agreements are signed and formalities complete, bringing the total fresh funding to €28 million (US$32.5 million) and cementing a closer industrial link between the two airlines. Next, the

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Magnetic Engines to deliver CFM56 repairs for Lufthansa Group

Magnetic Engines, a division of the Magnetic Group, has unveiled a new partnership with Group Engine Management GmbH (GEM), a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG that oversees engine management for airlines within the Lufthansa Group. This cooperation marks an important milestone for Magnetic Engines as it continues to expand its footprint in the global aviation

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Lufthansa Group reports stronger Q1 2025 performance despite ongoing challenges

The Lufthansa Group reported a 10% year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) reaching €8.1 billion. While the company recorded an adjusted EBIT loss of €722 million, this marked a significant improvement over last year’s €849 million loss. However, the Group’s net result declined to -€885 million from -€734 million. Operational

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Lufthansa Group enhances baggage tracking with Apple AirTag

Lufthansa Group airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, have introduced a new service integrating Apple AirTag location tracking into their baggage tracing system. Effective immediately, passengers can privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory through the airline’s digital baggage tracking channels. This integration enables

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Lufthansa will invest €14 m in airBaltic for a minority stake

Lufthansa Group to invest €14 million in airBaltic for minority stake

The Ministry of Transport of Latvia, airBaltic and Lufthansa Group have signed an agreement for Lufthansa Group to invest €14 million (US$14.7 million) in airBaltic, securing a minority stake and a seat on the airline’s Supervisory Board. As part of the deal, Lufthansa Group will receive a convertible share representing a 10% stake in airBaltic.

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The Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group to recruit 10,000 employees in 2025

The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to recruit approximately 10,000 new employees in 2025, spanning a wide range of professions. This includes more than 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground operations staff, 1,300 technical experts and 1,200 administrative personnel. Additionally, around 800 pilots will be hired across the Group. Over half of the recruitment will take

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Lufthansa responds to shareholder criticism amid strategy overhaul

Lufthansa’s Executive Board has addressed harsh criticism from Klaus-Michael Kühne, a key shareholder owning 20% of the airline. In a November interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Kühne expressed frustration with Lufthansa’s sprawling structure, claiming the airline had become ‘bogged down’ with an incredible number of by-products and airlines under completely different names. He argued

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Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group achieves record Q3 revenue despite profit decline

The Lufthansa Group achieved record third-quarter (Q3) revenue of €10.7 billion, a 5% increase from the previous year’s €10.3 billion, primarily due to an increase in flight numbers and a boost in Lufthansa Technik’s performance. This strong revenue result marked the most successful quarter in the Group’s history. However, profitability faced pressure as Adjusted EBIT

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Lufthansa Systems enhances airline-support with Google Cloud

Lufthansa Systems has announced a new partnership with Google Cloud, becoming one of the first providers in the aviation industry to offer cutting-edge multi-cloud support to its customers. This collaboration expands the capabilities of Lufthansa Systems’ Global Aviation Cloud by integrating Google Cloud services, building on its longstanding use of Microsoft Azure technology. Airline customers

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