Lufthansa’s supervisory board has agreed to purchase additional Boeing aircraft for its fleet.
The group will be adding the following to their order books:
- Seven Boeing 787-9 long-haul passenger aircraft
- Three Boeing 777F freighter aircraft
- Seven Boeing 777-8F freighter aircraft
In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, which run until 2024, will be extended.
The seven Boeing 787-9 will arrive in time to fill the capacity gaps created by the delayed delivery of the Boeing 777-9 (originally scheduled for delivery in 2023, currently advised in 2025). Lufthansa will receive the aircraft, which were originally intended for other airlines, in 2025 and 2026. At the same time, the delivery dates for the Boeing 787-9s already ordered from Boeing will be revised and, in some cases, brought forward to 2023 and 2024.
Moving to the 777F Freighter aircraft, the airline has noted that demand for air freight remains high, with supply chains continuing to be disrupted – with plenty of room to take advantage of the current situation.
Lufthansa Group is purchasing three additional Boeing 777F freighters. One freighter, which has so far been flying for another airline, will be reassigned to Lufthansa Cargo in the upcoming weeks. Two new aircraft will follow later. Additionally, contracts for two leased 777Fs will be extended.
For the future, Lufthansa Group will add seven Boeing 777-8F freighter aircraft. They are based on the new technology of the Boeing 777X. The first aircraft will be delivered starting in 2027.
In Quotes
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said:
“We continue investing in more fuel-efficient, quieter and more economical aircraft that emit significantly less CO2 . This enables us to drive our fleet modernization. By purchasing these state-of-the-art aircraft, we again underline Lufthansa Group’s ability to invest in and shape the future. Once again, we are again taking the initiative and expanding our leadership role as well as taking responsibility for the environment – with premium products for our customers and a sustainable fleet.”
Moving towards further fuel efficiency
Fuel as we know is one of the most expensive parts when flying an aircraft – as well as the most polluting part. with the new aircraft from Boeing, the group will leverage the efficiencies of the new aircraft. The Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft consume about 25 percent less kerosene than their predecessors and the 777-8F freighters nearly 15 percent less kerosene. Both aircraft will have an equally positive effect on the carbon footprint.
