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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

ITA Airways, partly owned by Lufthansa Group, reported its first-ever net profit — €209m on €3.2bn revenue in 2025 and a second consecutive positive EBIT — despite an 8% fall in passenger numbers. Management says long-term stable profitability requires significant cuts to aircraft lease costs.

2026-03-30T06:45:30.339470-07:00

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ITA Airways returns to Heathrow with two daily Rome Fiumicino services via Lufthansa slot cooperation

2026-03-29T11:17:37.094925-07:00

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Lufthansa agrees 4.6% pay rise with Verdi for 20,000 German ground staff

2026-03-27T10:25:19.510347-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik Component Services opens 25,000 sq ft Tulsa MRO as first phase of Americas expansion

2026-03-26T14:04:56.407771-07:00

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs ITA Airways, partly owned by Lufthansa Group, reported its first-ever net profit — €209m on €3.2bn revenue in 2025 and a second consecutive positive EBIT — despite an 8% fall in passenger numbers. Management says long-term stable profitability requires significant cuts to aircraft lease costs.

2026-03-30T06:45:30.339470-07:00

ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

Airways Magazine

ITA Airways returns to Heathrow with two daily Rome Fiumicino services via Lufthansa slot cooperation ITA Airways returns to London Heathrow from today with two daily Rome Fiumicino services, operating via slot cooperation with Lufthansa as part of its summer network build‑up. The reinstatement restores ITA's Heathrow presence and increases Rome–London capacity ahead of the peak season.

2026-03-29T11:17:37.094925-07:00

ITA Airways returns to Heathrow with two daily Rome Fiumicino services via Lufthansa slot cooperation

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Lufthansa City Airlines names new chief operating officer Lufthansa City Airlines has appointed a new chief operating officer, the carrier announced. The hire provides dedicated operational leadership for the start‑up feeder airline as it scales short‑haul feed into the Group’s hubs and prepares initial fleet and crew operations during the launch phase.

2026-03-28T20:05:16.331275-07:00

Lufthansa City Airlines names new chief operating officer

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Lufthansa agrees 4.6% pay rise with Verdi for 20,000 German ground staff Lufthansa Group and union Verdi have struck a collective bargaining deal delivering a 4.6% total pay increase for more than 20,000 German ground employees—roughly one‑fifth of the group's workforce—covering mainline, cargo and other ground operations. The agreement, backdated to January, awaits Verdi member approval.

2026-03-27T10:25:19.510347-07:00

Lufthansa agrees 4.6% pay rise with Verdi for 20,000 German ground staff

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Lufthansa Technik Component Services opens 25,000 sq ft Tulsa MRO as first phase of Americas expansion Lufthansa Technik Component Services has opened a 25,000 sq ft state-of-the-art component center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, adding 90 new workstations as the first major milestone of a two‑part Americas expansion. The facility expands LTCS’s U.S. maintenance, repair and overhaul capacity and adds upgraded component capabilities.

2026-03-26T14:04:56.407771-07:00

Lufthansa Technik Component Services opens 25,000 sq ft Tulsa MRO as first phase of Americas expansion

FlightGlobal

Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs Austrian Airlines says applying AeroShark riblet surface film to fuselages and nacelles on four Boeing 777‑200ERs cut aerodynamic drag by 0.7% in the first year of operation, translating into measurable fuel‑burn savings for the carrier as it seeks incremental efficiency gains across its long‑haul fleet.

2026-03-26T12:50:24.995249-07:00

Austrian reports 0.7% drag reduction from AeroShark film on four 777‑200ERs

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Lufthansa Group and other carriers extend Middle East suspensions — some routes kept off schedules into October Lufthansa Group will suspend all Middle East flights through at least April 30, with many routes — including services to Iran and other Gulf destinations — kept off schedules into October. Carriers across Africa and Asia, including Philippine Airlines, have cut or rerouted services amid airspace closures and rising costs.

2026-03-23T11:25:21.996404-07:00

Lufthansa Group and other carriers extend Middle East suspensions — some routes kept off schedules into October

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Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport to expand Terminal 2 with T‑pier, adding 10M ppa and extending partnership to 2056 Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport will expand Terminal 2 with a T‑shaped pier opening in 2035, boosting annual handling capacity by 10 million passengers and supporting an expanded long‑haul fleet. The joint operating company (60% Munich Airport, 40% Lufthansa Group) will extend the partnership through 2056.

2026-03-23T08:31:10.300103-07:00

Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport to expand Terminal 2 with T‑pier, adding 10M ppa and extending partnership to 2056

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

ITA Airways returns to Heathrow with two daily Rome Fiumicino services via Lufthansa slot cooperation

Lufthansa agrees 4.6% pay rise with Verdi for 20,000 German ground staff

Lufthansa Technik Component Services opens 25,000 sq ft Tulsa MRO as first phase of Americas expansion

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