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Lufthansa Joins Emirates in Rejecting Early-Build 777-9s
Boeing’s 777X program has run into a new customer problem. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed the airline is preparing to reject
Air Insight•Addison Schonland7 AugLufthansa — page 7
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Why The US Air Force Is Quietly Buying Up Lufthansa's Boeing 747s In 2026
The purchase reflects the growing strain on the Air Force One replacement program.
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Lufthansa Negotiates With Boeing Over Future of Delayed 777X Fleet as Delivery Doubts Grow
AviationNews – German flag carrier Lufthansa is in active negotiations with Boeing regarding the future of several early-built 777X airliners, as CEO Carsten Spohr expressed...
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LHTP breaks ground for new facility at Clark International Airport
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LHTP) has broken ground on a new wide-body MRO facility at Clark International Airport, marking a major expansion of its operations in the country. The new base maintenance centre will be built on a 157,000 m² site and will complement the company’s existing facility at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, around 100km […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm6 Aug
Flying more sustainably with “shark skin”
An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Lufthansa Technik will test approximately 70 transparent film patches measuring 20 × 20 centimeters each on the short-haul aircraft with registration D-ABGK together with its development partner Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) through February 2027. These material samples are attached to selected areas on the sides of the fuselage as well as on the inside and outside of the engine cowlings. Their performance will be analyzed over the next few months during regular flight operations between Munich and Hamburg and is expected to provide insights for the further development of the AeroSHARK technology. The long-term goal is to tap into additional efficiency potential in flight operations through the broader use of AeroSHARK, thereby contributing to greater sustainability in air travel.
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Lufthansa Q2 profit hit by fuel, strikes
Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported an 8% increase in second-quarter revenue, but profit fell sharply as higher fuel costs and strike-related disruptions outweighed strong passenger demand. Revenue rose to €11.1 billion in the quarter from €10.3 billion a year earlier. Adjusted EBIT declined to €383 million from €870 million, while the adjusted EBIT margin narrowed to […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm5 Aug
SWISS moves toward permanent Airbus A220-100 retirement
Lufthansa Group also plans to sell all remaining CRJ-900 regional jets after closing CityLine
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier5 Aug
Lufthansa Group Posts €383 Million Operating Profit in Q2 Despite Rising Fuel Costs
Lufthansa Group operating profit for the first half of the year saw a drop from last year's €870 million to €383 million due to higher fuel prices experienced during the period.
AviationSource News•Len Varley5 AugCF
Lufthansa warns of profit risk as jet fuel costs roil sector
Deutsche Lufthansa AG fell the most since 2021 after the airline warned of heightened uncertainty for its full-year outlook as volatility in jet fuel prices and shortened booking cycles complicate efforts to boost profit. Shares in the German-led airline group dropped as much as 11% in intraday trading, leaving them about 2% lower so far […]
One Airline Is Carrying the Lufthansa Group – It Isn’t Lufthansa
As the German group prepares to double down in Rome and potentially Lisbon, the challenge isn’t finding new hubs – it's getting them to perform more like Swiss in Zurich.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith4 AugA
Lufthansa Adjusts Guidance as Fuel Shock Continues
The carrier cautioned that operating profits could fall this year.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile4 AugA
Austrian Airlines hit by Middle East crisis as first-half loss widens to €93 million
Austrian Airlines reported a first-half Adjusted EBIT loss of €93 million for 2026, as soaring fuel prices and route suspensions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed heavily on the carrier’s financial performance despite continued strong passenger demand. The Lufthansa Group airline said its result deteriorated by €50 million compared with the first half of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Aug
Lufthansa Group pays over three-quarters of a billion dollars extra for Q2 fuel
Lufthansa Group paid over three-quarters of a billion dollars extra for fuel during the second quarter in 2026,…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux4 AugA
SWISS first-half profit falls as fuel costs surge despite strong premium demand
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported a slight decline in first-half earnings as sharply higher fuel prices offset continued strong demand for air travel, particularly in premium cabins. The Lufthansa Group carrier posted an Adjusted EBIT of CHF 189.3 million for the first six months of 2026, down 3.0% from CHF 195.1 million a year […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugA
Eurowings carries more than 10 million passengers despite challenging first half
Eurowings carried more than 10 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining strong operational reliability and high customer satisfaction despite weather disruption, strike action and the impact of the Middle East conflict on its network. The Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline operated around 75,000 flights to more than 150 destinations, achieving a regularity […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Aug
Lufthansa Expands Business Class Seat Fees To A380: Sitting By The Window Will Now Cost You
When Lufthansa introduced its new Allegris business class, the airline also started charging for seat assignments in business class. The logic was that Allegris offers customers a choice of seating options, and that comes at a cost.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 AugA
Lufthansa Cargo boosts first-half profit by 47%, targets return to global top three by 2030
Lufthansa Cargo delivered a strong first-half performance in 2026, reporting a 47% increase in Adjusted EBIT as robust demand, particularly on Asian routes, and continued capacity growth drove higher revenues and profitability. The cargo carrier generated €1.92 billion in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 16% from €1.65 billion in the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugA
Lufthansa Group profit hit by €750 million fuel cost surge despite strong travel demand
The Lufthansa Group remained profitable in the second quarter of 2026 despite a sharp increase in fuel prices, reporting an Adjusted EBIT of €383 million as robust passenger demand and strong performances from Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa Technik helped offset significantly higher operating costs. Group revenue increased 8% year-on-year to €11.1 billion, driven by continued […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAI
Fuel costs and strikes hurt Lufthansa Group
Significantly higher fuel costs, strikes, and lower capacity: these are the ingredients for Lufthansa Group’s lower Q2 profit and HY1
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman4 AugA
Discover Airlines expands Nordic network with two new Finnish destinations
Discover Airlines will continue expanding its Nordic network in 2027 with the launch of seasonal services to Savonlinna and Kajaani, giving travellers even more opportunities to explore Finland throughout the year. The Lufthansa Group leisure carrier will become the only airline offering nonstop flights from Frankfurt to both destinations. The new routes will increase Discover […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 Aug