Lufthansa delays A340‑600 phase‑out to 2H26 as widebody delivery and cabin certification slips force fleet retention

Lufthansa will keep A340‑600s flying through summer 2026 and extend A380 operations into the 2030s as new widebody deliveries slip. The carrier cites Boeing 777‑9 schedule delays and a US certification hold‑up for Allegris 787‑9 cabins, cutting this year’s Allegris arrivals.

Discovered 2025-10-30T02:16:42.918896-07:00 | 2025-10-30T02:16:42.918896-07:00

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