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
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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
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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
KLM Tests e-SAF as ITA Joins Lufthansa-ANA Venture
KLM Cityhopper tested e-SAF synthetic kerosene on a Hamburg flight, while ITA Airways will join the Lufthansa-ANA Europe-Japan joint venture this autumn.
Jun 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa A380 Diverts to Boston After Passenger Assault
Lufthansa flight LH459 diverted to Boston Logan after an in-flight passenger assault, impacting 508 travelers on the San Francisco to Munich route.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Pushes for Berlin Routes at ILA Berlin 2026
Emirates highlighted its A380 at ILA Berlin while lobbying for expanded flight rights to Berlin and Stuttgart, currently restricted by bilateral...
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
ITA Airways Joins ANA-Lufthansa Europe-Japan Venture
ITA Airways will join the ANA and Lufthansa Group joint venture this autumn, integrating its Rome-Tokyo service into the transatlantic-style partnership.
Jun 10, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Suffers Nose Gear Collapse in FRA
A brand new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9, registration D-ABPQ, suffered a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport on June 4, 2026, while parked at the gate.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Safety