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Apply now: Shaping the future of the Lufthansa Group as a Green Mobility Traines

Developing solutions for a more sustainable aviation and thus actively shaping the future of the Group: The Lufthansa Group offers this and much more with the "Green Mobility Trainee" program. From now until September 2, interested Master's degree graduates who have already dealt with the topic of sustainability during their studies or internships can apply via the homepage www....

Lufthansa & Airbus mark delivery of 600th Lufthansa aircraft at Airbus Hamburg-Finkenwerder site

The delivery to Lufthansa of its first Airbus A300B2 on February 9, 1976 laid the foundation for a strong partnership within European civil aviation that has now extended almost 50 years. With more than ten different Airbus aircraft types supplied since then to almost every air operator in the Lufthansa Group, today saw the 600th such aircraft – an Airbus A321neo – handed over to Lufth...

Lufthansa orders 10 Airbus A350-1000 and 5 more A350-900 aircraft

10 Airbus A350-1000s and 5 Airbus A350-900s will join Lufthansa Group fleet. With this firm order for the latest generation widebody aircraft, the airline will continue its decarbonisation trajectory. Compared to the previous generation of aircraft, the A350 consumes significantly less fuel, with a corresponding reduction in emissions. Passengers will benefit from the latest state-of-the-art cabin...

Lufthansa will operate Boeing 787-9 to five additional North American destinations

Great news for “Dreamliner” fans traveling to the US and Canada this summer! Lufthansa's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, is heading to further North American destinations starting with the summer flight schedule as of 26 March. The Dreamliner will fly six times a week from Frankfurt to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas. Lufthansa will offer four weekly flights to Montreal (YUL...

Fanhansa is ready for takeoff

As the Official Airline of the Germany men soccer team, Lufthansa will be flying its players, coaches and support staff to their training camp in Muscat (Oman). The aircraft assigned to the flight – an Airbus A330 – will be sporting a special livery that sends a clear message to the world: #DiversityWins! Lufthansa is a byword for openness, tolerance, diversity and bringing...

RECARO CL3710, CL3810 seats handpicked to outfit Lufthansa Group Fleet

The Recaro Aircraft Seating CL3710 and CL3810 seats were selected by the Lufthansa Group to outfit its economy class cabins. The order of nearly 24,000 economy class seats will be equipped on nearly 100 Lufthansa and SWISS aircraft. Delivery of the first seats is slated for Q4. Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO at Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Holding, commented: “We are looking back on...

Offset CO₂ emissions directly on board - new service in the worldwide Lufthansa route network

Lufthansa passengers can offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa flights worldwide with Internet connectivity. After a successful test run, the airline is now offering this service to its guests on a permanent basis. The new service offer underlines Lufthansa's clear strategy to lead aviation into a more sustainable future...

Lufthansa Group received first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe's largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash. The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the industry's most fuel efficient and capable airplane. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, which allow...