Lufthansa Group is purchasing another seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as the European aviation giant looks to continue renewing its long-haul fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft.
The group, which also owns Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines and Swiss, said the new Dreamliners would “compensate” for delayed deliveries of Boeing 777-9 aircraft, which had been due to arrive in 2023 but are now set to be delivered in 2025.
The newly ordered B787-9s, which consume about 25 per cent less fuel than their predecessors, are set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Lufthansa’s previous order for the same type of aircraft will also be brought forward to 2023 and 2024 “in some cases”.
Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa’s CEO, said: “We continue investing in more fuel-efficient, quieter and more economical aircraft that emit significantly less CO2 that enable us to drive our fleet modernisation.
“By purchasing these state-of-the-art aircraft, we again underline Lufthansa Group's ability to invest in and shape the future.
“We are again taking the initiative and expanding our leadership role as well as taking responsibility for the environment – with premium products for our customers and a sustainable fleet.”