Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have formally entered the race to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitting bids to Portuguese state investment company Parpública as part of the carrier’s privatisation process. Both groups say their proposals go well beyond a financial investment, presenting long-term […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban29 JulThe Portuguese government is preparing to sell off up to 49.9% of the airline.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile29 Jul
In the summer of 2025, the government of Portugal relaunched a project to privatize national carrier TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a large stake within a year or so. All too often, not much comes of these kinds of projects, though it seems like this is moving along nicely.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig29 Jul
On August 1, 2026, the Lufthansa Group Hangar One visitor and conference centre officially opens its doors to the public.
AviationSource News•Len Varley28 JulThe Lufthansa Group has opened its new Hangar One visitor and conference centre at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), giving members of the public the chance to explore 100 years of aviation history through an interactive exhibition. The 6,000-square-metre attraction officially opens to visitors on August 1 and combines historical aircraft, interactive displays and event spaces, while […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis27 Jul
A place that informs and inspires: The new Lufthansa Group Hangar One visitor and conference center at Frankfurt Airport opens its doors to the public on August 1. After Hangar One unofficially celebrated its opening with its first events over the past few weeks, it is now beginning regular operations.
The Lufthansa Group will officially open its new Hangar One visitor and conference centre at Frankfurt Airport to the public on 1 August, offering an interactive exhibition celebrating 100 years of aviation and Lufthansa history. Covering more than 6,000 square metres, the facility features multimedia displays, aviation artefacts and two historic aircraft: a Junkers Ju […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul
Hangar One brings together past, present, and future across more than 6,000 square meters of unique space that captures the fascination of aviation. Through an interactive exhibit, visitors embark on...
In 2023, Lufthansa Group placed an order for the Airbus A350-1000 — the order was initially for 10 frames, before being increased to 15 frames the following year. The Lufthansa Group is undergoing a massive long haul fleet modernization at the moment, with both Airbus and Boeing planes on the way.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 JulThe Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary. Alongside her role as CEO, she will serve as the Executive Board Representative to the European Commission. She will succeed Dorothea von Boxberg, who is leaving the company at her own request, effective August […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling18 Jul
Incoming Brussels Airlines CEO Lorenza Maggio oversaw ITA Airways’ merger into Lufthansa Group, which was one of the fastest integrations in the company’s history.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi16 JulBoeing, Lufthansa Group and Rolls-Royce have partnered to flight-test new technologies designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency and reduce community noise as part of Boeing’s 2026 ecoDemonstrator Explorer programme. The flight tests, which begin later this month in Glasgow, Montana, will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft is […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JulLufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new Chief Executive Officer of Brussels Airlines, succeeding Dorothea von Boxberg, who will leave the airline at her own request on 31 August 2026. The appointment remains subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. In addition to leading Brussels Airlines, Maggio will also […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JulLufthansa Group will rebrand its Miles & More loyalty programme as Lufthansa Group Miles & More by the end of 2026, aligning it more closely with the group’s recently introduced umbrella brand and reinforcing its role as the group’s unified loyalty platform. The rebranding forms part of a broader strategy to develop the programme into […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 Jul
Lufthansa Group has just announced plans to rebrand its Miles & More loyalty program as… Lufthansa Group Miles & More. While that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, it seems like a logical enough development.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig15 JulLufthansa’s first Airbus A350-1000 has been unveiled in a special blue livery celebrating the airline’s 100th anniversary. The aircraft, registered D-AIFA and to be named “Deutschland”, is expected to join the airline’s Munich-based fleet this autumn after completing test flights and final acceptance. The A350-1000 will also mark a milestone for the Lufthansa Group as […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban14 Jul
A strong signal for more sustainable aviation: As part of its strategy to reduce the climate impact of business travel, Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in air transport with the Lufthansa Group. The jointly agreed volume of approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of SAF enables an estimated emissions saving of around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂.
Lufthansa Technik has officially begun construction of a new 55,000-square-metre aircraft maintenance facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, marking a major expansion of the Lufthansa Group’s industrial footprint in Portugal. The three-digit million-euro investment, announced through Lufthansa Technik Portugal (founded in 2024), is expected to create up to 700 skilled jobs and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jun
Typically travelers would scoff at the concept of an airline serving hot dogs in international first class, where tickets can cost $10K+. However, Lufthansa Group carrier SWISS is proudly serving hot dogs in first class, down to the point that the airline is making a big deal about it on social media. Is this a brilliant way to highlight a local creation, or something cheap that shouldn’t be in first class?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 JunBelgian aviation executive Dieter Vranckx has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), further strengthening his influence within the Lufthansa Group. The appointment follows the departure of outgoing chairman Reto Francioni, who chose not to seek re-election. Vranckx, currently Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group and a member […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jun