Lufthansa Group to Purchase Five Additional 787 Dreamliners
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Lufthansa Group have announced a new order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, expanding their fleet modernization efforts. This order increases the total to 25 units, complementing the initial 20 ordered in 2019. The 787-9 offers up to 25% improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to older models. Lufthansa aims to enhance environmental performance and reduce operational costs with these advanced aircraft, as they prepare for market recovery.
- Order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners increases total to 25, supporting fleet modernization.
- Improved fuel efficiency and reduction of emissions by up to 25% compared to older aircraft.
- Positive signal for environmental responsibility and operational cost reduction.
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FRANKFURT, Germany, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today announced the airline group will continue its fleet modernization with a new order for five 787-9 Dreamliners. The incremental order further supports the group's efforts to reduce complexity in its long-haul fleet and improve overall environmental performance by introducing more fuel-efficient widebody jets.
"We are very pleased that five more Boeing 787-9s will accelerate the modernization of our long-haul fleet. With these ultra-modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, we send a strong signal for environmental responsibility within the Lufthansa Group. Furthermore we will reduce our operating costs and provide our guests a state-of-the-art travel experience," said Dr. Detlef Kayser, Member of the Executive Board Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Chief Operations Officer.
The Lufthansa Group placed its initial order for 20 787-9s in 2019. The new purchase agreement takes the group's order book to 25 787-9s.
The second member of the Dreamliner widebody family, the 787-9 can fly up to
Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by advanced engines and a suite of environment-friendly technologies, the 787 family has an airport-noise footprint that is
"The Lufthansa Group has been navigating an extremely challenging market and positioning itself for the recovery ahead and the eventual return to growth. We are honored that they have once again selected Boeing's widebody airplane family to power their future fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing. "The 787's superior fuel efficiency and range provide the Lufthansa Group the flexibility to profitably operate the airplane across its route network."
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