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Lufthansa Flight to Hyderabad Returns to Germany After Bomb Threat
Lufthansa flight #LF752 from Frankfurt to Hyderabad, operated with a Boeing 787 registered D-ABPE, was forced to return to Germany following a bomb threat. The aircraft turned back just before exiting Bulgarian airspace. Upon landing, it was moved to a secure area for inspection. No definitive statement has yet been made regarding the outcome of the incident.
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Lufthansa Launches Free Messaging on All Flights
As of June 4, 2025, Lufthansa has rolled out free messaging services across its entire global network. Previously limited to short- and medium-haul A320 family flights, the offering now includes all long-haul routes as well. Passengers can send and receive unlimited texts and photos via apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. To access the service, travelers simply need to…
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Lufthansa to Keep A340-600 Aircraft in Service Until Early 2026
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa has decided to extend the operational life of its four-engine Airbus A340-600 aircraft until early 2026, reversing previous plans to retire the type this summer. The decision comes amid ongoing production delays on Boeing’s side. While Lufthansa hopes to receive 8 to 10 aircraft from the 787 Dreamliner family by the end of the year, the…
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Tensions Rise Between Pilots and Management at Lufthansa Cargo
A serious internal conflict is unfolding at Lufthansa Cargo, the freight division of the German airline group, as tensions escalate between the pilots and company management. Flight crew representatives have submitted a formal letter of complaint to CEO Ashwin Bhat and Supervisory Board member Michael Niggemann, containing strong criticisms and a series of serious allegations. The pilots accuse the management…
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Unusual Incident in the Cockpit
During Lufthansa’s Frankfurt–Seville flight, the first officer lost consciousness in the cockpit while the captain was in the lavatory. The aircraft continued flying under autopilot control for approximately 10 minutes. When the captain tried to return to the cockpit, he was unable to unlock the door despite entering the standard access code five times. A cabin crew member attempted to…
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Dangerous Incident in Lufthansa Cockpit
Dangerous Incident in Lufthansa Cockpit – First Officer Lost Consciousness While Captain Was Absent A serious incident occurred in the cockpit of a Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 operating the Frankfurt–Seville flight. According to a report published by Spain’s Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC), the event took place on April 11, 2024, while the aircraft was cruising at 35,000…
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Airlines with the Largest Widebody Aircraft Orders in the World
Widebody aircraft orders are increasing globally. Among the two major manufacturers, the top 5 widebody models with the most outstanding orders are: 🇺🇸 1. Boeing 787-9 — 634 units🇪🇺 2. Airbus A350-900 — 442 units🇺🇸 3. Boeing 777-9X — 419 units🇪🇺 4. Airbus A350-1000 — 231 units🇪🇺 5. Airbus A330-900neo — 222 units The airlines with the highest number of…
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Even Meals Will Be Chosen by AI Now
Lufthansa Group has introduced an AI-powered system called “Tray Tracker” to reduce food waste and enhance sustainability in in-flight catering. This system scans meal trays collected after flights on the dishwashing line to analyze how much food passengers consumed. The AI detects whether meals were fully eaten, partially consumed, or untouched. It also analyzes factors like flight route, travel class,…
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Lufthansa May Register Aircraft in Switzerland to Avoid Tariffs
German carrier Lufthansa is facing delays in the delivery of its ordered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners due to certification issues related to the cabin seating. Out of 20 aircraft, 15 are still pending delivery. Amid these delays, trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union have further complicated the situation. The EU has raised tariffs on U.S.-made aircraft from 10%…
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Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Resume Flights to Iran
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have resumed flights to Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. This decision follows the expiration of the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding risks in Iranian airspace, which expired on January 31. The absence of significant disruptions in Iranian airspace since that date played a key role in…
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