The Lufthansa Group has placed a significant widebody order, committing to ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a deal valued at approximately $7.7 billion at list prices. The order, announced by the group, underscores Lufthansa's strategy of maintaining a dual-supplier approach for its long-haul fleet, balancing its portfolio between the two dominant commercial aircraft manufacturers.
The new aircraft will serve multiple airlines within the Lufthansa Group, which operates a number of carriers across Europe. The A350-900 and 787-9 are both modern, fuel-efficient widebody jets designed specifically for long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations, offering significant improvements in fuel burn and passenger comfort compared to older generation aircraft they are set to supplement or replace.
Lufthansa Group has been actively renewing its long-haul fleet in recent years, and this order represents a continued push toward more efficient operations. The Boeing 787-9 has a typical range of around 7,565 nautical miles, while the Airbus A350-900 can fly approximately 8,100 nautical miles, giving the group considerable flexibility when deploying the aircraft across its international network.
The order reinforces Lufthansa's position as one of Europe's largest airline groups and one of the most significant customers for both Airbus and Boeing. By splitting the order evenly between the two manufacturers, the group hedges against supply chain risk while maintaining competitive leverage with both OEMs.
Deliveries are expected to take place over the coming years, though a precise delivery schedule has not been publicly detailed at this stage. As the aircraft enter service, they are expected to play a key role in the group's long-haul expansion and fleet modernisation programme.
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