Portugal Requests Improved TAP Bids from Air France and Lufthansa
Portugal has initiated a final negotiation phase for the 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, seeking improved offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
Sep 7, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa City Airlines A220 to Debut in November 2026
Lufthansa City Airlines will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in November 2026, marking the start of a 40-aircraft fleet modernization program.
Aug 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing 787-9 Completes Short Inlet Tests in Montana
Boeing completed 52 hours of flight tests on a 787-9 with an experimental 30% shorter engine inlet to evaluate noise and fuel efficiency.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Technology
Lufthansa Eyes Pune Return as Runway Extension Advances
Lufthansa is evaluating a return to Pune as a planned 800-metre runway extension project gains momentum to accommodate widebody aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Group Sells 23 CRJ-900s and Phases Out A220s
Lufthansa Group is restructuring its regional fleet by selling 23 CRJ-900s and retiring Swiss International Air Lines' nine Airbus A220-100s.
Aug 6, 20266 min
Airlines
Lufthansa A350-1000 Nears Delivery for Munich Hub
Lufthansa will base its new fleet of 15 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Munich, featuring a four-class cabin layout with 300 seats.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Fraport Cuts 2026 Frankfurt Airport Forecast to 63.2M
Fraport lowered its 2026 passenger forecast to 63.2 million as strikes and geopolitical tensions impact Frankfurt Airport traffic.
Jul 20, 20266 min
Airports
Lufthansa 787-9 Tests Tech to Cut Fuel and Noise
Boeing, Lufthansa, and Rolls-Royce partnered to test emissions-reducing technologies on a 787-9, targeting a 20% fuel efficiency improvement.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Technology
Lufthansa 787-9 Begins ecoDemonstrator Flight Trials
Boeing and partners will test a modified Lufthansa 787-9 to evaluate technologies targeting a 25 dB cumulative noise reduction.
Jul 16, 20265 min
Technology
Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa has debuted its first A350-1000 in a special centenary livery, marking the 700th Airbus delivery to the Lufthansa Group.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
TAP Air Portugal Expands 2026 Americas Network
TAP Air Portugal is adding new routes to Orlando and Curitiba in 2026 as the carrier nears a final decision on its 44.9% privatization stake.
Jul 12, 20263 min
Business
Lufthansa 787 Nose Gear Collapse Traced to Missing Pin
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 nose gear collapsed at Frankfurt after technicians failed to insert a required safety downlock pin during maintenance.
Jul 11, 20263 min
Safety
Lufthansa Eyes Asia Pacific Growth Despite 2026 Headwinds
Lufthansa expects a challenging second half of 2026 as geopolitical risks and fuel costs impact the global airline industry.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa 777-9 Begins Cabin Testing Ahead of 2027 Delivery
Boeing completed a test flight of the first Lufthansa 777-9 with an outfitted Allegris cabin, advancing the aircraft toward 2027 certification.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Lufthansa A380 Returns to Denver With 47% Fewer Flights
Lufthansa has resumed Airbus A380 service to Denver International Airport, cutting total flight volume by 47% to optimize seat load factors.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Airlines
CDB Aviation Executes 787-9 Sale-and-Leaseback for Lufthansa
CDB Aviation has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement with Lufthansa for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marking its first direct lease with the carrier.
Jul 2, 20263 min
Business
Lufthansa Weighs A350-1000 vs 777X for 2033 Fleet Expansion
Lufthansa is preparing for a 2027 fleet decision to address delivery delays in the Boeing 777-9 program, evaluating both Airbus and Boeing widebodies.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Business
Boeing 777-9 Conducts Polar Test Flight for Certification
Boeing's first production 777-9, registered N20080, completed an 11-hour polar test flight as part of its ongoing FAA certification program.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Manufacturing
BeauTech and Lufthansa’s GEM Sign 10-Year Engine Lease Deal
BeauTech Power Systems and Lufthansa Group’s GEM have signed a 10-year framework agreement to secure long-term spare engine availability.
Jun 24, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa, Airbus Mark 50-Year Bond at ILA Berlin Air Show
Lufthansa and Airbus celebrated 50 years of partnership at the ILA Berlin Air Show, confirming a 10-unit A350-900 order and upcoming 700th delivery.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Airlines