Lufthansa orders 20 long haul jets worth $7.7bn

Lufthansa Group recently confirmed an order for 20 long-haul aircraft with a total list price of approximately $7.7 billion. This move is a central part of the group’s fleet modernisation strategy, aimed at replacing older, less efficient widebody jets with state-of-the-art technology.

The aircraft have a combined list price of $7.7 billion and will support the group’s ongoing fleet renewal programme to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said: “By ordering 20 additional long-haul aircraft, we are making a sustainable investment in the future of the Lufthansa Group. It is a clear commitment to a modern fleet, to premium quality, and to further reducing CO2 emissions.”

He added: “The state-of-the-art Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 are more fuel-efficient, quieter, and have lower emissions than their respective predecessors. We are thus continuing the largest fleet modernisation in our history.”

The Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 will gradually replace older wide-body aircraft from 2032 onwards, contributing to lower fuel burn and improved environmental performance across the long-haul network.

The introduction of the new aircraft types is expected to support fleet standardisation, reduce complexity across operations, and improve asset utilisation.

This approach enables greater flexibility in aircraft deployment while supporting more stable scheduling and maintenance planning. It also lowers maintenance and operating costs through system commonality, crew training, and spare parts management.

The airline has not yet confirmed which group of carriers or hubs will operate the new aircraft, with deployment decisions to be finalised closer to delivery.

Following this order, Lufthansa Group’s total aircraft order book stands at 232 aircraft, including 107 next-generation long-haul jets, reinforcing its long-term capacity and network development strategy.

Wole Shadare