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Lufthansa Group orders 20 more long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, deliveries 2032–2034

Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Supervisory Board approved a new long-haul fleet renewal order for 20 aircraft—split evenly between Airbus and Boeing (10 A350-900s and 10 787-9s). Lufthansa said the deal is valued at $7.7 billion, with deliveries scheduled for 2032–2034.

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

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DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich

2026-05-11T04:46:56.487368-07:00

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Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

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Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

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Lufthansa Group orders 20 more long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, deliveries 2032–2034 Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Supervisory Board approved a new long-haul fleet renewal order for 20 aircraft—split evenly between Airbus and Boeing (10 A350-900s and 10 787-9s). Lufthansa said the deal is valued at $7.7 billion, with deliveries scheduled for 2032–2034.

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

Lufthansa Group orders 20 more long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, deliveries 2032–2034

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DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich Denmark’s DAT (DX) has signed its first-ever codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, linking DAT’s Central Europe regional network to hub connections at Frankfurt International and Munich. The partnership is designed to extend onward travel options by integrating DAT’s routes with Lufthansa’s intercontinental connectivity at both hubs.

2026-05-11T04:46:56.487368-07:00

DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich

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Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists Boeing says a first production Boeing 777-9 aircraft built for Lufthansa has flown for the 777X program’s test phase following its Jan. 25 first flight milestone. Lufthansa is positionally still the launch customer, but continues refining contingencies as delay risk around the 777X remains in play.

2026-05-07T13:09:11.547811-07:00

Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists

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Lufthansa Cargo creates GlobeCross cross-border logistics arm via merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker Lufthansa Cargo launched GlobeCross GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary formed by merging heyworld and CB Customs Broker, with the deal completed May 6, 2026. GlobeCross is built to offer an integrated platform for cross-border transportation, customs clearance and last-mile delivery, targeting Zoll- und E-Commerce-logistics.

2026-05-07T03:18:23.493901-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo creates GlobeCross cross-border logistics arm via merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker

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Lufthansa to submit binding offer for Portugal’s TAP Air Portugal stake as Iran-war risk grows Lufthansa Group will move from its earlier non-binding bid to a binding offer to enter TAP Air Portugal, with strategy executives calling TAP the “right addition” due to geographic complementarity. The plan is said to proceed despite rising risk tied to the Iran conflict.

2026-05-06T06:07:04.914530-07:00

Lufthansa to submit binding offer for Portugal’s TAP Air Portugal stake as Iran-war risk grows

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Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80% Lufthansa Group reported a smaller first-quarter loss supported by strong demand, but warned that jet-fuel availability could be reduced later in the year—an additional risk on top of rising fuel costs. It flagged a full-year jet-fuel emergency impact of about €1.7bn, while noting hedging averaging ~80% for the rest of 2026 and sticking to guidance.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

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Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project Bucher has completed a Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment programme, delivering upgraded in-cabin galley equipment across the operator’s aircraft. The close-out follows the supplier’s broader cabin-completions track record with Lufthansa Group, including ongoing widebody and Airbus-focused retrofit work.

2026-05-05T12:36:12.487897-07:00

Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project

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Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience rolls out across all long-haul cabins from May 6 Lufthansa will launch its FOX “Future Onboard Experience” across all long-haul flights starting May 6, extending the Premium Onboard Experience from First and Business into Premium Economy and Economy. The programme is backed by a €70 million investment and includes 187 million new onboard items, with added personalization and new dining options across cabins.

2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00

Lufthansa’s “FOX” Future Onboard Experience rolls out across all long-haul cabins from May 6

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Lufthansa Group orders 20 more long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, deliveries 2032–2034

DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich

Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

Boeing completes first flight of a production-model 777-9 for Lufthansa as launch-customer delivery uncertainty persists

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