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Lufthansa City Airlines Takes Delivery of First A320neo, Expanding Fleet

Lufthansa City Airlines, the newly launched subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12540 and powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This marks the beginning of a significant fleet expansion plan as the airline prepares to scale its short- and medium-haul operations across Europe.

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Lufthansa Group Optimizes Capacity Growth with More Efficient Airlines

Lufthansa Group is adjusting its capacity growth strategy by focusing on more cost-efficient AOCs (Air Operator Certificates) within its network. In 2025, the group will add 15 new aircraft to its City Airlines and Discover Airlinessubsidiaries, both of which offer lower operating costs compared to the main Lufthansa brand. This strategic shift aims to improve cost efficiency and maximize profitability while maintaining network expansion.

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Lufthansa Group Reports 2024 Financial Performance

Lufthansa Group, Germany’s flagship airline conglomerate, reported a 6% increase in revenue for the fiscal year 2024, totaling US$40.2 billion. The company’s Adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) for the year was US$1.7 billion, with the fourth quarter contributing US$501 million to this figure.

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GOL in Talks with Global Airlines for Investment

GOL, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, is reportedly engaged in discussions with several major global carriers regarding potential investment opportunities. The airlines involved in these talks include United Airlines and American Airlinesfrom the United States, Air France-KLM, the International Airlines Group (IAG) based in the United Kingdom, and the Lufthansa Group from Germany.

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Lufthansa to Take Stake in ITA Airways

Lufthansa Group (Germany) is poised to finalize a major deal to acquire a stake in ITA Airways (Italy) on January 13, 2025, marking the culmination of years of negotiations. This strategic investment is expected to strengthen Lufthansa’s position in the European aviation market and provide ITA Airways with a stable partner to support its growth and modernization efforts.

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Eurowings Cancels Berlin-Ljubljana Route Plans

Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa, has announced that it will no longer proceed with plans to launch flights between Berlin and Ljubljana, which were initially set to begin on 12 April 2025. The cancellation marks a change in the airline’s route development strategy and reflects shifting priorities within its network planning. No specific reasons for the decision have been…