Lufthansa Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft as it takes another step forward in creating a more sustainable fleet.
The German carrier welcomed the first Dreamliner to its hub at Frankfurt this week, with another 31 B787s due to follow over the next five years.
The new Dreamliner, which was originally built for another airline but had not been integrated into its fleet, will be converted to Lufthansa’s design in the following weeks.
Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, said: “With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet.
“This will allow us to further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience.”
The Dreamliner will be fitted with Lufthansa’s economy, premium economy and business cabins before starting service in October on domestic German routes for “training purposes”. After that, the aircraft will begin transatlantic flights to Toronto.
This version of the B787 is around 30 per cent more fuel-efficient than its predecessor model and consumes an average of around 2.5 litres of kerosene per passenger per 100 kilometres flown.