Lufthansa Group Orders 80 New Aircraft
Lufthansa Group has ordered 80 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft valued at $9 billion, with additional options for 120 planes, with deliveries expected to start from 2026.
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Lufthansa Group has placed orders for 80 new short- and medium-haul aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, with the options for an additional 120 planes, the airline group announced Tuesday.
The Boeing order is for 40 737-8 Max aircraft with the option for 60 additional planes. The first planes are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2027.
The Airbus order is for 40 A220-300 aircraft with 20 additional purchasing options, as well as purchasing options for 40 Airbus A320 planes. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026.
The firm orders, approved by Lufthansa's board, are estimated to be valued at $9 billion at list prices. The purchases "are not expected to have a significant impact on the Group's capital expenditure in 2023 and 2024," according to the company.
