Lufthansa Group is continuing the major renewal of its widebody fleet with an order for an additional 20 new-generation long-haul aircraft. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the order for ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s, with a total list price of 7.7 billion U.S. dollars. Deliveries are scheduled between 2032 and 2034.
The order marks another step in the largest fleet modernization program in the history of the Lufthansa Group. The new aircraft will replace older and less efficient models, while their introduction is expected to bring lower fuel consumption, reduced CO2 emissions, lower noise levels and lower operating costs. The Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 belong to the latest generation of twin-engine widebody aircraft, designed for long-haul and medium-haul routes.
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said the order represents a sustainable investment in the future of the Lufthansa Group, as well as a clear commitment to a more modern fleet, a premium product and further reductions in emissions. According to Spohr, aircraft featuring the latest technology are the most powerful tool for more climate-friendly air travel.
It has not yet been decided which airline within the Group will operate the new A350-900s and 787-9s, nor from which hubs they will be deployed. Lufthansa Group includes several airlines, and the final allocation of the aircraft will be decided at a later stage, depending on network requirements and fleet planning.
The order fits into the strategy of gradually reducing fleet complexity. Standardizing aircraft types brings greater operational flexibility, simpler crew planning, more efficient maintenance, and more rational spare parts management. In practice, this means fewer different aircraft types in the long-haul fleet, greater operational reliability and an easier adjustment of capacity to demand.
With this order, Lufthansa Group is further strengthening its reliance on two main new-generation platforms in long-haul operations. The Airbus A350 is already an important part of the Group’s long-term fleet, while the Boeing 787-9 is gradually taking over the role of a more efficient aircraft for routes where older widebody models no longer meet economic and environmental requirements.
Including the latest decision, Lufthansa Group now has a total of 232 modern aircraft on order, including 107 new-generation long-haul aircraft. This continues the Group’s long-term move toward a more efficient, quieter and more environmentally friendly fleet, while also strengthening its competitiveness in the premium segment of long-haul air travel.
