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• Hilka Birns
Lufthansa is discussing with Boeing which of the first-built 777-9 aircraft it will accept into service. The German airline is seeking financial compensation if it takes early-production jets that require modifications later, highlighting the commercial and operational implications of introducing initial-build aircraft.
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Lufthansa is discussing with Boeing which of the first-built 777-9 aircraft it will accept into service. The German airline is seeking financial compensation if it takes early-production jets that require modifications later, highlighting the commercial and operational implications of introducing initial-build aircraft.
Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr says a potential minority investment in TAP Air Portugal could generate synergies with ITA Airways, strengthen the group’s position in southern Europe and improve its competitive standing in transatlantic and Latin American markets.
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Lufthansa Group will introduce free, high-speed Starlink inflight internet on a Lufthansa-operated Airbus A320neo on August 19. Access will be available to members of the group’s frequent-flyer programs, with the satellite connectivity service scheduled to expand across approximately 850 aircraft under passenger-use rules.
Swiss generated more earnings than Lufthansa’s entire network airline division, highlighting a sharp performance gap within the group. The result underscores the strength of the Swiss mainline operation while raising questions about the broader network division’s profitability and competitive position.
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German Airways has completed the acquisition and financing of five E190 regional jets, while Lufthansa is preparing to sell CityLine’s CRJ-900 fleet. Swiss also plans to retire and store its remaining four A220-100s by the end of 2027, even as Airbus says Pratt & Whitney-related A220 groundings are largely resolved.
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Lufthansa Group’s second-quarter adjusted EBIT fell by more than half as fuel costs rose by more than $750 million year over year and strike-related expenses weighed on results. The group widened its outlook range, while Lufthansa and Swiss pursue differing network strategies and the first 777-9 delivery remains planned for early 2027.
Lufthansa has initiated a redundancy plan covering 550 employees, adding a significant workforce-reduction measure to the airline’s current corporate and operational agenda. The available reporting does not specify the affected business units, implementation timeline, or whether the reductions are voluntary or compulsory.
Lufthansa Group will reassign three top-management positions in autumn 2026. At Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss, Edi Wolfensberger will become CEO on Oct. 1, succeeding Bernd Bauer, who is leaving after 12 years; Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines will also receive new chiefs.
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