Lufthansa Orders 20 More A350-900s and 787-9s for Long-Haul Renewal
The purchase advances Lufthansa's plan to cut emissions by simplifying its long-haul fleet.
Overview
- Lufthansa Group, which disclosed the deal Monday, ordered ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s.
- The Supervisory Board approved the purchase Monday after an earlier Executive Board decision, with deliveries set for 2032 to 2034.
- The airline valued the order at $7.7 billion at list prices, bringing its backlog to 232 aircraft, including 107 next‑generation long‑haul jets.
- CEO Carsten Spohr said newer A350s and 787s will burn less fuel, run quieter, and lower CO2, replacing older long‑haul jets from 2032.
- Lufthansa expects a more uniform fleet to cut maintenance and training costs and to improve reliability, with aircraft allocation to group airlines and hubs decided later.