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Airbus and the Lufthansa Group are deepening their strategic partnership at the ILA Berlin on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. In addition to expanding the fleet and new service contracts, the focus is on the joint development of sustainable aviation technologies.
Key facts of the agreement:
- 50 Years of Partnership: Both companies have been working closely together since the first A300 delivery in 1976. This year, the 700th Airbus aircraft will be handed over to the Lufthansa Group.
- Fleet expansion: The Lufthansa Group has recently ordered ten more Airbus A350-900s, increasing its total order for this type to 75 aircraft.
- New Service Agreement: A component service agreement for the entire A220 fleet was signed at the ILA to ensure efficient operations.
- Focus on sustainability: Both concerns are investing in environmentally friendly technologies. A current example is the SharkSkin coating for A330 aircraft, which is intended to reduce fuel consumption.
- Political Framework: The solemn signing of the agreement took place at ILA Berlin in the presence of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
50 years of cooperation as a foundation for the future
Airbus and the Lufthansa Group have announced an expansion of their strategic cooperation at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. According to the press release, both companies also celebrated the 50th anniversary of their partnership, which began in 1976 with the delivery of the first Airbus A300 to Lufthansa.
Another Airbus aircraft, the 700th, is to be delivered to the Lufthansa Group this year. This milestone underscores the long-standing cooperation between the two companies, which, according to the Lufthansa Group, have jointly advanced numerous aircraft programmes over decades.
Fleet expansion and new service contract
According to the press release, the Lufthansa Group has operated aircraft from all Airbus families throughout its history. Most recently, the airline group ordered ten more Airbus A350-900s, thereby increasing its existing order to a total of 75 aircraft of this type.
Furthermore, a new component services agreement for the entire Airbus A220 fleet of the Lufthansa Group was concluded at the ILA. According to the companies, this is intended to ensure efficient operation of the aircraft within the Group's various airlines.
Joint commitment to more sustainable aviation
A further focus of the agreement is the further development of sustainable aviation technologies. According to the press release, Airbus and the Lufthansa Group reaffirmed their joint commitment to making air transport more efficient and environmentally friendly.
As a current example, the companies cited the so-called SharkSkin coating for Airbus A330 aircraft. This technology is intended to help reduce fuel consumption and thus further reduce the environmental impact of flight operations.
The agreement was signed at the ILA Berlin Air Show in the presence of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
About the Lufthansa Group
The Lufthansa Group is an internationally active airline group headquartered in Germany. The company operates several airlines and offers passenger and cargo flights as well as other aviation-related services. The group's best-known airlines include Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings. The Lufthansa Group is one of the largest airline companies in Europe.
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