Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.
Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
Austrian Airlines has revised its widebody fleet strategy, announcing plans to operate a total of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, up from the originally planned 10 aircraft. This strategic expansion is aimed at reinforcing the airline’s long-haul capabilities amid increased intercontinental travel demand and modernization goals.
Edelweiss Air, the leisure carrier based in Switzerland and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 079 and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are renowned for their high efficiency, reduced emissions, and low operating costs in the long-haul sector.
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier and part of the Lufthansa Group, has received a new Airbus A350-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 724, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. This delivery supports the airline’s commitment to replacing older widebody aircraft with more efficient next-generation models.
Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier of Belgium, has announced the appointment of Filip Aerts as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the Management Board, effective 01 August 2025. Aerts will succeed Tilman Reinshagen, who is leaving the Lufthansa Group to pursue other opportunities.
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.
Brussels Airlines has strengthened its intercontinental operations with the delivery of one Airbus A330-300, carrying serial number 913 and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft adds capacity to the airline’s long-haul fleet, which serves destinations across Africa and North America from its hub in Brussels.
SWISS concluded 2024 with a strong operating profit of US$828 million, supported by total annual revenues of US$6.7 billion. The fourth quarter alone contributed US$216 million in operating profit on US$1.69 billion in revenue, capping a successful financial year for the carrier.
Lufthansa Group reported a 10% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$9.2 billion, while recording an adjusted EBIT loss of US$821 million. Despite the loss, the group maintained a strong liquidity position of US$12.9 billion.
