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Lufthansa 787 Faces Business Class Certification Issue
Lufthansa is currently unable to offer the full business class cabin for sale on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft due to ongoing certification procedures related to its new Allegris cabin concept. Although the Allegris product is already in commercial service on the Airbus A350-900, the business class seats installed on the 787-9 are manufactured by a different supplier. As a…
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Retirement Conditions Dispute at Lufthansa
Retirement Conditions Dispute at Lufthansa | Pilots and Cabin Crew to Hold One-Day Strike Pilots and cabin crew at Germany-based Lufthansa have announced a one-day strike on Thursday due to a dispute over pension contributions and working conditions. The strike will take place between 00:00 and 23:59 and is expected to affect a large number of flights departing from airports…
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Lufthansa A320neo Returns to Heathrow After Engine Fault Warning
A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft returned to London Heathrow Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine fault warning. The aircraft operating flight LH2473 to Munich departed Heathrow on Wednesday with a delay compared to its scheduled departure time. Shortly after takeoff, after climbing to around 14,000 feet, the crew stopped the climb and decided to return to the…
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Lufthansa’s 100th Anniversary Special Livery Fleet Continues to Grow
As part of Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary celebrations, the special “anniversary fleet” featuring commemorative liveries continues to expand. Following the earlier delivery of a Boeing 787-9, two additional aircraft are now set to join the fleet. According to a company statement, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will leave paint facilities in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France, in the coming…
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Lufthansa Suspends Tehran Flights Until January 28
German airline Lufthansa has temporarily suspended its flights to Tehran until January 28, 2026, due to ongoing protests in Iran. The decision was announced by the company’s press office. Lufthansa officials had previously stated that flights could resume on January 16 despite protests that began in late December 2025. However, in light of current developments in Iran, the airline decided…
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Lufthansa A320 Aircraft Experienced a Bird Strike, Diverted to Budapest
Lufthansa flight #LH1668, operating from Munich to Cluj, an Airbus A320 registered D-AIZP, performed a go-around in Cluj, Romania due to a flock of birds and subsequently diverted to Budapest. During the go-around maneuver, the aircraft’s right engine experienced a bird strike. As part of safe operational procedures, the crew decided not to continue the flight to Cluj and diverted…
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Lufthansa Delivers Its 100th Anniversary Special Livery Aircraft “Berlin”
Lufthansa has added the first aircraft featuring its special 100th anniversary livery to its fleet. The Boeing 787-9, named “Berlin” and registered D-ABPU, landed at Frankfurt International Airport following its delivery flight from Boeing’s facilities in Everett, Washington. The aircraft features an iconic design that blends tradition with the future. A deep blue fuselage is highlighted by a giant white…
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Lufthansa to Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary with Six Specially Liveried Aircraft
As part of preparations for its 100th anniversary to be celebrated in 2026, Lufthansa has unveiled its specially designed aircraft. The German flag carrier will operate six different aircraft types from its fleet featuring a “100th Anniversary” themed special livery. The first member of the special fleet, the Boeing 787-9 registered as D-ABPU and named “Berlin,” is expected to be…
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Lufthansa to Launch Munich – Istanbul Flights 🇩🇪
Germany’s flag carrier airline Lufthansa will begin scheduled flights from Munich to Istanbul Airport as of March 29, 2026. The flights will be operated every day of the week during nighttime hours. With these flights, Lufthansa will resume operations on this route.
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Lufthansa Plans to Remove Two Boeing 747-8s from Its Fleet
Lufthansa is reportedly preparing to implement a limited change within its widebody fleet. The German flag carrier is said to be considering removing two Boeing 747-8 aircraft from its fleet starting in 2026. The aircraft are currently used mainly in Frankfurt-based operations. According to information from aviation circles, the aircraft expected to be put up for sale are among the…
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