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German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse

German aviation investigators said the nose-gear collapse of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt last month involved a misplaced locking pin. The pin was found still in its storage box after the event, and investigators reported maintenance/gear-door troubleshooting was underway before the dramatic collapse that injured 23 people.

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2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

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Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027

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2026-07-07T06:30:27.539454-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO hub near Porto, Portugal, targeting 2028 operations

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2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00

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Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

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2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

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German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse German aviation investigators said the nose-gear collapse of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt last month involved a misplaced locking pin. The pin was found still in its storage box after the event, and investigators reported maintenance/gear-door troubleshooting was underway before the dramatic collapse that injured 23 people.

2026-07-09T08:29:36.178294-07:00

German investigators: misplaced downlock (locking) pin in Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 preceded Frankfurt nose-gear collapse

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Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027 Lufthansa says it will reduce its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 jets, targeting the cut to be completed by 2027. The move signals a near-term course correction in capacity and aircraft deployment for its Europe-focused network as the airline reshapes fleet size and mix.

2026-07-07T06:30:27.539454-07:00

Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027

Air Data News

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Lufthansa weighs follow-on widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says the carrier is preparing another widebody order and is weighing options between the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X, per comments shared in an internal employee meeting reported by Aviation Week. The decision is aimed at advancing Lufthansa’s long-haul fleet renewal and future growth.

2026-07-01T00:09:39.657935-07:00

Lufthansa weighs follow-on widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

Bloomberg

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Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes Lufthansa’s cargo unit says Gulf rivals are returning to challenge its position even as new EU parcel rules—starting with a fee—threaten a major e-commerce cargo pipeline into Europe.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.114728-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

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Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO hub near Porto, Portugal, targeting 2028 operations Lufthansa Technik has started construction of a new 55,000-square-metre aircraft maintenance and engine-parts repair facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto. The three-digit million-euro investment is expected to create up to 700 jobs and bring the site online in 2028, expanding Lufthansa Group’s industrial footprint as its TAP Air Portugal bid continues.

2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO hub near Porto, Portugal, targeting 2028 operations

Leeham News

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Airbus weighs A220-500 stretch while updating Lufthansa’s A220 support plan Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says the company sees demand for a stretched A220 (often discussed as an A220-500 offering up to 185 seats), but Airbus has not reached the point to launch the program. Separately, Airbus and Lufthansa Group signed a deal to support the airline group’s A220 fleet with spares, as Airbus also studies cabin changes to broaden appeal—particularly in markets where A220 sales lag, including China.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

Airbus weighs A220-500 stretch while updating Lufthansa’s A220 support plan

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending its 23-year membership that began in 2003. The departure follows Asiana’s merger integration with Korean Air, a SkyTeam member, with the shift positioned as network realignment as the combination nears completion.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

AeroTime

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Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028 Clark International Airport (CRK) is advancing a multi-year expansion plan: a second runway targeted for 2029 and a Lufthansa Technik maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility opening in 2028. The timeline underpins expected capacity and industrial growth north of Manila.

2026-06-22T03:27:00.444189-07:00

Clark (CRK) to add a second runway by 2029, with Lufthansa Technik MRO facility planned for 2028

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