Lufthansa’s MAJOR New Order?
Lufthansa Group is in the final stages of selecting a new batch of wide‑body aircraft, with a decision expected within weeks. The move follows a challenging period for the carrier and will shape its long‑haul fleet well into the 2030s, supporting the group’s turnaround ambitions. Negotiations are ongoing with both Airbus and Boeing. The likely contenders are the Airbus A350 family, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Boeing 777X. The order would replace aging A340s and older 787s while bolstering capacity at high‑yield hubs such as Frankfurt and Munich. Existing commitments already include A350‑1000s, 787‑9s and pending 777X deliveries slated for the early‑mid 2030s. At the Airlines for Europe summit, the CEO emphasized that the decision is a matter of days, noting the scarcity of delivery slots highlighted in Avalon’s “Up Next” study. He also referenced past quality and certification issues with the 787, and how pandemic‑induced supply‑chain delays have postponed fleet‑streamlining plans. The outcome will dictate Lufthansa’s cost structure, competitive positioning and passenger experience for the next decade. Securing the right mix now is crucial to maintain growth at core hubs, achieve operational efficiency, and lock in scarce delivery windows before competitors fill them.
Airbus Has HAD ENOUGH Of Problems
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Is A NEW A350 Coming?
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The CANCELLED A350 Order
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Boeing's UNRELEASED 737-8ERX
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Emirates’ TROUBLED Boeing 777X
The video examines Emirates’ rocky partnership with Boeing’s upcoming 777X, charting how the Dubai‑based carrier first cut back its original order and later reaffirmed its commitment with a massive purchase. Initially, Emirates reduced a 150‑aircraft order, substituting 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners...
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The video examines Qatar Airways’ brief flirtation with a proposed A380neo, a re‑engineered version of the super‑jumbo that would have addressed the original’s range, capacity and fuel‑burn shortcomings. In 2015 the Doha‑based carrier, which had already ordered ten A380‑800s to...
The MANY Scrapped BOEING 767s
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