Air India has confirmed that it will deploy its newly delivered, first line-fit Boeing 787-9 on flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt starting 1 February 2026, marking a key milestone in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet transformation.
SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has signed comprehensive five-year engine maintenance agreements covering its expanding Boeing 737 fleet.
Lufthansa A320 Diverts After Bird Strike In Cluj following an in-flight incident that occurred during a go-around at the Romanian airport. The aircraft, operating a scheduled service from Munich to Cluj, was unable to continue to its destination after sustaining a bird strike and was subsequently diverted to Budapest as a precautionary measure.
SAS experienced a serious onboard incident when a portable electronic battery ignited during boarding on an Airbus A320neo, prompting an emergency evacuation and renewed concern over lithium battery safety. The flight, preparing to operate the Oslo–Bergen route, was boarding on 17 October when smoke rapidly filled the cabin, forcing the crew to initiate immediate evacuation procedures.
Lufthansa City Airlines is preparing to welcome a new Airbus A320neo as part of its ongoing fleet expansion, reinforcing its role within the Lufthansa Group as a key operator for short- and medium-haul European routes. The upcoming aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12778, represents another milestone in the airline’s modernization and capacity growth strategy.
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.
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.
Lufthansa is preparing for a leadership transition at the top of its Supervisory Board. Ahead of tomorrow’s board meeting, Johannes Teyssen was formally presented as the designated successor to Karl-Ludwig Kley, who will step down next year after more than a decade of service.
Boeing’s 777X program continues to face serious delays, with certification now unlikely before 2027—six years behind schedule and far past its original 2020 target. The prolonged setbacks have forced major airline customers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, to revisit their fleet strategies as international travel demand rebounds.
The Portuguese government has formally set the valuation for the partial privatization of TAP Air Portugal (TP), placing a $817.7 million price on a 44.9% minority stake in the national carrier. In addition, 5% of the airline’s shares will be reserved for employees, while the state will retain majority ownership to safeguard strategic control.
