[Aviation News] On May 11, Lufthansa Group received supervisory board approval to order an additional 20 long-haul aircraft, including 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s. Based on list prices, the total order value is approximately USD 7.7 billion. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2032 and 2034, with final operator assignment and base locations yet to be determined.
The Airbus A350-900s will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, while engine selection for the Boeing 787-9 has yet to be finalized. The next-generation widebody aircraft will gradually replace older, less fuel-efficient models as part of the group’s ongoing fleet renewal program.
Photo: Airbus A350-900
Photo: Boeing 787
Including this latest order, Lufthansa Group currently has 232 aircraft on order, of which 107 are next-generation long-haul aircraft. Previous commitments include 15 A350-1000s, 13 A350-900s, as well as 22 Boeing 777-9s and 17 Boeing 787-9s.
The introduction of next-generation long-haul aircraft is expected to accelerate fleet modernization, replacing aging aircraft with more fuel-efficient types. Increased fleet standardization is also expected to reduce operational complexity and costs, while improving efficiencies in crew training, maintenance, and spare parts management.
Other airlines within the group are also advancing fleet renewal programs. Austrian Airlines plans to phase out its Boeing 777-200s and 767-300ERs, while SWISS International Air Lines continues to operate Airbus A340 aircraft.
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