The Lufthansa Group has increased its firm order for the Airbus A350-1000, from 10 to 15 units. The new aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030, have an approximate catalog value of 2 billion dollars.
With a total of 75 A350 aircraft ordered (60 of the A350-900 model and 15 of the A350-1000), the German group positions itself as one of the largest customers of this model worldwide.
According to the manufacturer, the A350-1000, with a length of 73.8 meters, offers 15% more capacity than the A350-900, standing out for its operational efficiency and sustainability. The first ten A350-1000, ordered in March 2023, will begin delivery in April 2026.
“With the modern A350, we are accelerating the largest fleet modernization in Lufthansa Group’s history. We are investing more than ever to make air transport more sustainable, achieve our CO₂ reduction goals, and offer a first-class travel experience,” said Deutsche Lufthansa AG CEO, Carsten Spohr.
Lufthansa’s active A350 fleet consists of 28 units, operating from Munich (MUC) to Bangalore, Beijing, Bombay, Mexico City, Charlotte/Douglas, Chicago/O’Hare, Denver, Miami, Montreal/Trudeau, New York, Osaka/Kansai, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo/Narita, Vancouver, and Washington/Dulles. During the northern winter season, Boston, Cape Town, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, and São Paulo are also included.
Starting in April 2024, Bangkok and Toronto will join the network, and for the first time, some A350s will be based in Frankfurt to gradually replace the A340s, connecting to Denver, Seattle, Seoul, and Shanghai.
Additionally, Swiss International Air Lines and Edelweiss Air will receive 16 A350-900 starting in 2025, replacing their current A340-300 aircraft.
The A350 will replace quad-engine aircraft within the next five years
With a current fleet of approximately 740 aircraft, the Lufthansa Group follows a long-term fleet strategy focused on quality, profitability, and emissions reduction. Including the latest aircraft order, the Lufthansa Group currently has around 250 aircraft pending delivery, including 100 wide-body aircraft.
In the medium term, twin-engine long-haul aircraft will gradually replace quad-engine models, including the Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-600, and Airbus A340-300.
This order also addresses certification and production delays for the Boeing 777X, which must be delivered no later than 2026.
