FRANKFURT- Lufthansa Group (LH) has placed an order for 20 new long-haul aircraft at a list price of $7.7 billion. The order covers 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034.
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG first decided on the order, which the Supervisory Board then approved at its latest meeting. The highly efficient twin-engine long-haul jets represent a consistent step toward greater efficiency and sustainability across the group’s network.
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Lufthansa Group Expands Fleet With 20 New Widebodies
The Executive Board selected a balanced split between the two leading widebody manufacturers. Ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s will join the group’s long-haul fleet under the new commitment.
Deliveries will take place between 2032 and 2034. The aircraft will replace older and less efficient models starting in 2032.
The Lufthansa Group will decide at a later date which airline and which hub will operate the new jets.
Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, stated that the order represents a sustainable investment in the future of the Lufthansa Group.
He described it as a clear commitment to a modern fleet, to premium quality, and to further reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Spohr added that aircraft featuring the latest technology are the most powerful tool for more climate-friendly air travel.
He noted that the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 are more fuel-efficient, quieter, and have lower emissions than their respective predecessors.
The order continues what the group describes as the largest fleet modernization in its history.
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Efficiency and Sustainability Benefits
The Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 are positioned as highly efficient twin-engine long-haul jets.
Both types deliver lower fuel burn, reduced noise, and lower emissions than the aircraft they will replace.
Lower fuel consumption directly translates into reduced carbon dioxide output. The new generation widebodies support the group’s stated sustainability commitments and form part of its long-term environmental strategy.
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Fleet Standardization and Operational Gains
The gradual standardization of the fleet reduces complexity and increases efficiency, operational flexibility, and operational stability.
A more uniform fleet allows the group to streamline daily operations across its member airlines.
Maintenance and operating costs will also be reduced as a result. Further synergies will arise in areas such as cockpit and cabin crew licensing and spare parts management.
These benefits are particularly valuable for a multi-carrier group, where shared aircraft types simplify crew deployment, training, and technical support across hubs.
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Total Order Backlog
Including today’s order, the Lufthansa Group currently has a total of 232 state-of-the-art aircraft on its order list. Of these, 107 are next-generation long-haul aircraft.
The 2032 to 2034 delivery window reflects long-term fleet planning for the group’s widebody renewal program.
The new Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s will join an already extensive pipeline of modern aircraft set to enter service over the coming years.
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