Air Transport Boeing 777X type certification expected by end of year or early 2026, Ortberg says Despite multiple delays, the 777X program is on track to obtain FAA type certification within a year, Boeing… Ricardo MeierFebruary 22, 2025 Read More
Air Transport ITA Airways begins integration into the Lufthansa Group The integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group has begun. According to the German group, the Miles… Ricardo MeierFebruary 3, 2025 Read More
Air Transport World’s first widebody 777-9 to be delivered to Lufthansa, Boeing says Lufthansa will have the honor of receiving the world’s first Boeing 777-9, the manufacturer’s CFO, Brian West, assured… Ricardo MeierJanuary 30, 2025 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa acquires 10% of airBaltic in convertible shares Lufthansa has taken a firm hold on yet another major European airline, Latvian airline airBaltic. In a deal… Ricardo MeierJanuary 29, 2025 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa is reportedly close to acquiring 20% of Air Europa The Lufthansa Group has taken the lead in negotiations to acquire 20% of Air Europa, a Spanish leisure… Ricardo MeierJanuary 28, 2025 Read More
Air Transport After two years of negotiations, ITA Airways becomes part of the Lufthansa Group It took at least two years between the first rumors of interest and the acquisition of 41% of… Ricardo MeierJanuary 19, 2025 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa increases A350-1000 order from 10 to 15 aircraft The Lufthansa Group has ordered five more A350-1000 widebodies from Airbus, the company announced on Friday. The additional… Ricardo MeierDecember 21, 2024 Read More
Air Transport European Commission gives final go-ahead for Lufthansa to buy stake in ITA Airways Lufthansa is cleared to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways after the European Commission approved a remedies… Ricardo MeierNovember 30, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa and Italian government reach deal for ITA Airways after impasse Lufthansa and the Italian finance ministry have resolved their disputes and a new agreement to acquire 41% of… Ricardo MeierNovember 12, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Portuguese government estimates more than 12 bidders for TAP The Portuguese government is preparing to resume the privatization of TAP Air Portugal in 2025, after more than… Ricardo MeierNovember 10, 2024 Read More
Air Transport More than TAP: Lufthansa eyes stake in Air Europa and airBaltic Lufthansa has barely received approval from the European Union to acquire 41% of ITA Airways and its name… Ricardo MeierSeptember 10, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa to make offer for 19.9% stake in TAP After obtaining approval to buy 40% of ITA Airways, Lufthansa has a new target: TAP Air Portugal. According… Wellington Tohoru NaganoSeptember 2, 2024 Read More
2 0 0 0 2 Air Transport Lufthansa to stop flying the A340 and Boeing 747-400 by 2028 Owner of one of the most diverse aircraft fleets in the world, Lufthansa intends to end operations with… Ricardo MeierAugust 1, 2024 Read More
Air Transport European Commission approves acquisition of 41% of ITA Airways by Lufthansa The European Commission approved the acquisition of 41% of the controlling stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa after… Ricardo MeierJuly 3, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa City Airlines debuted on June 26 with flights to Birmingham and Dusseldorf City Airlines, a new subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, made its debut flight on Wednesday, June 26th. Created… Ricardo MeierJune 27, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa City Airlines now has an Airbus A320neo in its fleet Lufthansa City Airlines recently received its first Airbus A320neo, registration D-AIJI, in Munich. The aircraft arrived at Lufthansa… Ricardo MeierJune 19, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa close to obtaining approval to acquire stake in ITA Airways Lufthansa is closer to securing approval for an agreement to purchase a 41% stake in ITA Airways, the… Ricardo MeierJune 14, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Safety is the reason why Lufthansa would not fly Chinese planes Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Carsten Spohr is yet another person to be disappointed with Boeing and the persistent… Ricardo MeierMay 13, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa anticipates further delay in Boeing 777-9 arriving only in 2026 Lufthansa acknowledged on Thursday that its first widebody Boeing 777-9 is only expected to be delivered in 2026,… Ricardo MeierMay 3, 2024 Read More
Air Transport Lufthansa City Airlines to launch flights on June 26 Lufthansa City Airlines had its debut date announced. The German group’s new regional subsidiary will launch its flights… Ricardo MeierApril 23, 2024 Read More