N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the Germany-based joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik for engine maintenance, has named Holger Sindemann as its new Director and General Manager. Sindemann assumes the role on behalf of Rolls-Royce, succeeding Carsten Behrens, who has stepped down after a three-year tenure as planned.
MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, has updated its financial projections, raising its 2025 revenue forecast to between $9.9 and $10.1 billion. The company also released its initial 2030 outlook, anticipating a strong trajectory for growth driven by expanding engine aftermarket services and production ramp-ups.
Lufthansa City Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Group focused on regional and feeder traffic, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12586. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, continuing the group’s shift toward more fuel-efficient and lower-emission aircraft across its fleet.
Discover Airlines, a German airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, serial 8853, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The acquisition marks another step in the carrier’s fleet modernization strategy and commitment to efficient operations.
EFW (Germany), the specialist in passenger-to-freighter conversions, has redelivered the first of three A330-200P2F aircraft to Air Lease (US). This aircraft will be operated by Awesome Cargo (Mexico), expanding the carrier’s capacity for cargo transport.
DHL Aviation (Germany) has expanded its global freighter fleet with the delivery of an A330-200F aircraft, serial 1708. This aircraft is operated by Air Hong Kong and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, produced by Rolls-Royce. The A330-200F is renowned for its exceptional cargo capacity and range, making it a valuable asset for international logistics and express services.
Lufthansa Group, the parent company of several major European airlines, is preparing to unveil a new restructuring initiative titled “Matrix Next Level.” The project is aimed at simplifying the Group’s corporate structure, streamlining operations, and enhancing managerial efficiency across its portfolio of carriers.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier, has confirmed its intention to phase out its Airbus A340-600 fleet by spring 2026. This move comes as part of the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy and coincides with the progressive introduction of Boeing 787-9 aircraft into its widebody operations.
Condor, the German leisure carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, MSN 12580, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This latest-generation narrowbody aircraft is expected to support the airline’s ongoing renewal of its short- and medium-haul fleet, focusing on sustainability and operating cost efficiency.
EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke), based in Germany, has completed the delivery of its first A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). The converted freighter has been handed over to ULS Airlines Cargo, a Turkish cargo operator, marking a major milestone in the ongoing 30-aircraft conversion agreement between EFW and ATSG.
