Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have […]
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) has confirmed that it will exercise its option to increase its shareholding in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June this year. The move was approved by Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board following a decision by the Executive Board. Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa will acquire the additional 49% stake
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The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the purchase of 20 additional long-haul aircraft as part of the Lufthansa Group’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The order comprises ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa
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Lufthansa Group is accelerating the implementation of its corporate strategy in response to sharply rising kerosene prices—now more than double pre-Iran war levels—and increasing pressures from labour disputes. An initial package of measures has been approved, including reductions to short-, medium- and long-haul flight programmes, alongside steps towards earlier fleet modernisation. As an immediate measure,
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Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport (FMG) have agreed to extend their long-standing joint venture through to 2056, reinforcing Munich’s position as one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs and setting the stage for significant future growth. At the centre of this renewed partnership is the planned expansion of Terminal 2, including the construction of a new
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The Lufthansa Group and travel technology provider Amadeus have entered into a pioneering partnership aimed at making the booking, amendment and management of flights more intuitive and straightforward for travellers. Central to the initiative is the introduction of an “Order ID”, a new single identification number that will ultimately replace existing booking and ticket numbers
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The Lufthansa Group has introduced a refreshed visual identity designed to underscore the organisation’s collective strength. For customers, service offerings will be consolidated under the Group brand, making them more immediately identifiable. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group, stated: “The Lufthansa Group is evolving from a group of airlines into an integrated airline group.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a 14-year maintenance and support deal with Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Both carriers are part of the Lufthansa Group. The agreement covers 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) fitted to their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets. The APS5000 is known for its quiet performance and low emissions. It delivers
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At its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the Lufthansa Group unveiled a sweeping strategic overhaul, setting out ambitious financial targets and announcing deep job cuts as part of a push towards sharper efficiency and higher shareholder returns. The airline group reaffirmed its intent to reshape its organisational and operational structures, aiming for tighter integration between
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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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