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Lufthansa Prepares to Take Delivery of Airbus A321neo MSN 12713

Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier and one of the world’s largest full-service airlines, is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its major fleet modernization initiative across Europe and beyond. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12713, represents another key milestone in Lufthansa’s transition to a more fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable fleet.

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Lufthansa Cuts 100 Weekly Domestic Flights Across Germany

Lufthansa has announced a significant adjustment to its domestic network, confirming plans to cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany in response to increasing operational expenses and government-imposed taxes. The reduction, which affects multiple domestic routes, is expected to continue through the summer 2026 season as part of the airline’s broader cost-management and restructuring strategy.

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Lufthansa Group Expands NDC With Singapore Airlines

The Lufthansa Group has announced a strategic expansion of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) program in partnership with Singapore Airlines, further cementing its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognized by IATA as having the industry’s most advanced API, Lufthansa continues to position itself at the forefront of innovation in airline distribution.

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Greenville-Spartanburg and Frankfurt-Hahn Airports Form Cargo Partnership

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) in Germany have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at enhancing their cargo operations. The initiative represents a strategic collaboration between two well-positioned airports to attract and better serve joint customers while strengthening their role in global freight networks.

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ITA Airways Expands Intercontinental Codeshare With Lufthansa Group

ITA Airways has announced a major expansion of its codeshare agreement with the Lufthansa Group, significantly enhancing connectivity to key intercontinental markets across Africa and Asia. The extended agreement, effective for travel from September 2, 2025, enables passengers of both airline groups to access a broader network of destinations via Rome Fiumicino, Frankfurt, Munich, and Brussels.

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Lufthansa Group Increases Q2 EBIT by 27 Percent

Lufthansa Group has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in adjusted EBIT for the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its robust financial recovery and efficient operational strategy amid strong travel demand. The group recorded an adjusted EBIT of €1.22 billion, significantly up from €961 million in Q2 2024. This performance reaffirms the Group’s positive full-year forecast, driven by continued passenger growth…

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AerCap Delivers First A321LR to Etihad Airways

AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.

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AFG Aviation Acquires A320 MSN 5050 From Royal Air Charter

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has announced the successful acquisition of a used Airbus A320 aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5050, from Royal Air Charter Service Inc. The transaction highlights AFG’s continued commitment to asset growth and active portfolio management within the commercial aircraft leasing sector.

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Condor Orders Four More A330-900s, Growing Fleet To 25

Condor has expanded its widebody order book with a new purchase of four Airbus A330-900 aircraft, bringing its total commitment to the A330neo program to 25 aircraft by the year 2031. The airline, which currently operates 18 A330neos, expects to receive three additional units by the end of 2027, followed by the newly ordered four over the subsequent years.