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Lufthansa Group Considers New Operational Structure
Lufthansa Group is reportedly considering greater operational integration between Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines and Discover Airlines under a project known as “Nexus.” According to German media reports, the project could bring some activities currently managed separately by the three airlines under a centralised structure. Joint crew planning is among the options being considered, with the aim of reducing costs and…
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Lufthansa’s Response to Passenger Draws Criticism
Lufthansa’s response to a passenger on X has prompted criticism over the airline’s tone in its customer communications. The passenger claimed that Lufthansa had approved a payment months ago but had still not made the payment, and called on the airline to resolve the issue. Lufthansa responded by saying that it had already replied to the passenger several times via…
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Lufthansa Group Expands Boeing 737 MAX Order
Lufthansa Group has exercised existing purchase options to convert 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft into firm orders, adding the 737 MAX 10 to its firm order book for the first time. The new order is part of Lufthansa Group’s plans to renew and expand its narrowbody fleet. The group had previously placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737…
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Lufthansa Considers Rejecting Its First Boeing 777-9 Aircraft
German carrier Lufthansa is considering refusing delivery of some of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft under Boeing’s long-delayed 777X programme. CEO Carsten Spohr said discussions with Boeing were continuing over the condition and configuration of the initial aircraft. Spohr said the earliest-built 777-9s may not fully meet Lufthansa’s current cabin standards and operational requirements, raising the possibility that some aircraft…
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Lufthansa Group Tests Next Generation of “Sharkskin” Technology
Lufthansa Group has begun flight testing the next generation of its AeroSHARK technology, which is designed to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and carbon emissions. For the first time worldwide, an Airbus A319 operated by Lufthansa City Airlines, registered D-ABGK, is serving as the test platform for the new AeroSHARK material. The trial, which will continue until February 2027, involves applying…
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Lufthansa Group Tests Next Generation of “Sharkskin” Technology
Lufthansa Group has begun flight testing the next generation of its AeroSHARK technology, which is designed to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and carbon emissions. For the first time worldwide, an Airbus A319 operated by Lufthansa City Airlines, registered D-ABGK, is serving as the test platform for the new AeroSHARK material. The trial, which will continue until February 2027, involves applying…
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Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Special 100th Anniversary Livery
Lufthansa has unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000 featuring a special livery created to mark the airline’s 100th anniversary. The aircraft, registered D-AIFA and named “Deutschland,” is currently undergoing final preparations ahead of delivery. The aircraft is expected to complete its flight-testing programme, cabin installation, and final acceptance process by autumn 2026 before being delivered from Toulouse to Lufthansa’s hub in…
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Cause of Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Nose Gear Collapse Identified
Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has released an interim report into the collapse of the nose landing gear on a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt Airport on June 4, 2026. According to the report, the aircraft was parked at the time of the incident. Two maintenance technicians in the cockpit were carrying out a test to resolve…
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Lufthansa Boeing 787 Suffers Nose Gear Collapse in Frankfurt
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 registered D-ABPQ suffered a nose landing gear collapse while parked on the apron at Frankfurt Airport. The aircraft was reportedly stationary on the apron when the incident occurred. No official statement has yet been released regarding whether any injuries were sustained.
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Lufthansa to Increase ITA Airways Stake to 90%
Lufthansa Group has decided to increase its stake in Italian flag carrier ITA Airways from 41% to 90%. Under the agreement, Lufthansa will acquire an additional 49% stake from the Italian government for €325 million. The transaction, approved by Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board on May 11, 2026, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 following regulatory approvals in…
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