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Lufthansa will keep A340-300s flying until summer 2027 as further Boeing 777-9 delays push back fleet renewal

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Lufthansa is extending the service life of its A340-300s as a contingency after another delay to its 777-9 deliveries, which are now expected in the second quarter of 2027. The decision slows the airline’s fleet modernization and affects its capital-expenditure plans.

Discovered 2026-11-12T01:35:06.385753-08:00 | 2026-11-12T01:35:06.385753-08:00

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  • Keeping A340-300s in service until summer 2027 gives Lufthansa a capacity bridge, but extends reliance on older aircraft while its 777-9 fleet is delayed.
  • The schedule slip pushes back fleet modernization and changes the timing of capital expenditure, with implications for fleet planning and aircraft availability.

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