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Collaboration looks to broaden application of ‘AeroShark’ riblet technology to older-variant twinjets. Airbus is co-operating with maintenance specialist Lufthansa Technik to broaden the scope of a drag-reducing film to cover the wings, fin and horizontal stabilisers of A330 twinjets. The ‘AeroShark’ film — which uses ribless to mimic the characteristics of shark skin — was… The post Lufthansa Technik and Airbus explore potential of drag-reduction film on A330 wings and tail surfaces first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Ranked by narrowbody fleet numbers, Ryanair Group is out on its own as Europe's only top tier low cost airline (and as the biggest narrowbody fleet in Europe). Wizz Air Group can be bracketed with easyJet Group in the second tier of independent European LCC fleets, with Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines and Norwegian forming tier three. The narrowbody low cost fleets of Europe's three leading legacy airline groups (Lufthansa Group, IAG and Air France-KLM) are similar in size to the third tier independent LCCs. Aggregate narrowbody fleet numbers from the CAPA Fleet Database at 11-May-2026 highlight the superior strength of Europe's six biggest independent LCCs versus the three leading legacy groups. The legacy big three have a total of 1,207 narrowbodies, of which 430 are with low cost brands and 208 narrowbody orders outstanding. The six LCCs have 1,625 narrowbodies and 999 on order. The six leading independent LCCs grew their share of Europe's total narrowbody fleet from 9% in 2005 to 29% in

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is set to increase its shareholding in ITA Airways from 41 to 90 percent, marking one of the most significant consolidation moves in European aviation in recent years. Lufthansa Exercises Option to Take Majority Control of ITA Airways Deutsche Lufthansa AG has confirmed it will exercise its option to acquire an additional […] The post Lufthansa to acquire majority stake in ITA Airways appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Condor Flugdienst CEO Peter Gerber told the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition on 24-Apr-2026 that its controlling shareholder may bring in a minority shareholder to support long term growth. London-based investment firm Attestor owns 51% of the German leisure airline. Mr Gerber said it is considering strategic options to achieve "meaningful synergies with the right partner and then move Condor to the next level". Meanwhile, Condor has repaid state aid dating back to the 2019 collapse of its previous owner Thomas Cook Group and the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. Shrugging off the loss of Lufthansa feed into its long haul network, Condor has developed its own feeder network and is the only leading German airline currently following a growth path. As it celebrates 70 years since its first flight in 1956, Condor's growing poise is evident.

German operator to hold 90% of Italian carrier by early 2027. Lufthansa Group is to take a majority shareholding in Italian carrier ITA Airways, raising its interest to 90%. The group, which already holds 41% of ITA, says it will exercise an option by acquiring a block of shares for €325 million ($382 million). Lufthansa… The post Lufthansa to cement control of ITA by acquiring majority ownership first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Lufthansa Group has ordered an additional ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. The Supervisory Board approved the order on

Twenty additional aircraft set to arrive from 2032. Lufthansa Group has approved an order for 20 more long-haul aircraft, split equally between the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-9. The twinjets are scheduled to be delivered over the course of 2032-34. But the company has yet to decide which of its carriers will receive the… The post Lufthansa Group approves order for more A350s and 787s first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Boeing Flies First 777-9 With Full Interior For Lufthansa Boeing flew the first 777-9 destined for Lufthansa on an initial test flight from its Everett, Washington, production site on May 7. natalia.pelayo… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 20:53 Author Guy Norris Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Thanks to above-average hedging of fuel at 78 percent and a flexible strategy, Lufthansa Group expects it can absorb the

Strong demand helps cut first-quarter loss, but carrier group flags full-year fuel bill is set to increase by €1.7 billion. Lufthansa Group still expects to improve its full-year profit for 2026, but says the outlook has become more uncertain and subject to greater risks following the Middle East conflict. It comes after the group posted… The post Lufthansa Group still sees improved profit despite fuel hit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

After years of uncertainty, Boeing has now drawn a firm line in the sand as the Boeing 777-9 is expected to enter service in 2027. Announced as part of its Q1 2026 results, the update confirms that launch customer Lufthansa is finally set to receive the long-delayed aircraft, bringing a sense of forward momentum to […] The post Boeing 777-9 back on track for 2027 appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Rival Condor and low-cost airline Ryanair had challenged the state aid measure to the German carrier The post Lufthansa loses bid to overturn annulment of €6bn recapitalisation approval first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airbus Preps A220 Airspace Cabins For Air Canada, Lufthansa, Qantas Airbus has identified the first three customers for the Airspace cabin in the A220 narrowbody, with first deliveries planned for later this year. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:15 Author Thierry Dubois Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Interiors & Connectivity

Pilots at Lufthansa announced a two-day strike in Germany, marking a further escalation in an already tense labour… Lufthansa pilots plan two-day strike as tensions rise appeared first on AeroTime.