Lufthansa Group has placed orders for 80 new short- and
medium-haul aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, with the options for an additional
120 planes, the airline group announced Tuesday.
The Boeing order is for 40 737-8 Max aircraft with the
option for 60 additional planes. The first planes are expected to be delivered
in the third quarter of 2027.
The Airbus order is for 40 A220-300 aircraft with 20
additional purchasing options, as well as purchasing options for 40 Airbus A320
planes. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026.
The firm orders, approved by Lufthansa’s board, are
estimated to be valued at $9 billion at list prices. The purchases “are
not expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s capital expenditure in
2023 and 2024,” according to the company.
