Aviation News – CDB Aviation has completed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operated by Lufthansa, strengthening the airline’s long-haul fleet while providing...
Lufthansa Cargo has completed the first of three renovation phases at its 80,000-square-meter Frankfurt hub as Asia-Europe trade continues to grow. The first phase, dubbed Alpha, included building a new warehouse and installing a 900-foot, two-story conveyor belt through the middle of the facility, Thomas Rohrmeier, vice president and head of handling for Frankfurt (FRA) […]
CDB Aviation announced today the execution of a sale and leaseback transaction for a pair of Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Lufthansa
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders1 Jul
German airline expected to decide in 2027 whether to expand orders for its largest widebody aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier1 Jul
Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s cargo unit sees its Gulf rivals returning for a challenge just as new European Union parcel rules threaten a key e-commerce pipeline. The conflict in the Middle East disrupted operations for cargo competitors — including Emirates, Qatar and Etihad airlines — boosting demand and yields for Lufthansa Cargo AG. But with talks […]
LARA•Matthew Wilson30 JunLufthansa Technik has officially broken ground on its new 55,000 sqm maintenance facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, as…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters30 JunLufthansa Technik has officially broken ground on its new 55,000-square-metre facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, marking a major milestone in its expansion in Portugal. Established in 2024, Lufthansa Technik Portugal is expected to create up to 700 highly skilled jobs over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro joined representatives […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm30 Jun
On June 29th, Lufthansa Technik marked a key milestone by officially breaking ground on its 55,000-square-meter facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto. Lufthansa Technik Portugal, founded in...
This Monday, Lufthansa Technik marked a key milestone by officially breaking ground on its 55,000-square-meter facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto. Lufthansa Technik Portugal, founded in 2024, will create up to 700 new jobs in the aviation industry over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro highlighted the project’s value for the country at the groundbreaking ceremony, alongside representatives from politics, business and partner organizations.
Lufthansa ordered its first 777-9 more than a decade ago. Two of its aircraft have been sitting on the tarmac
Air Insight•Addison Schonland29 JunLufthansa 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
The shark-skin film will soon be tested on an IAG carrier.
Lufthansa Technik has begun construction of a new 55,000m² MRO facility in Portugal, dedicated to the repair of…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux29 Jun
New maintenance center will create 700 jobs as the German airline group expands its presence in the country
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier29 Jun
This Monday, Lufthansa Technik marked a key milestone by officially breaking ground on its 55,000-square-meter facility
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders29 JunLufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase of its LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of its cargo hub. Covering around 80,000 m² – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – the project will transform the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) into Europe’s most modern air cargo […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm29 Jun
A tough weekend for Lufthansa's big jets.
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