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Group Lufthansa announced the order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and also adds to his book the request of others 40 Airbus A220. Photo simulation flightsim.to
A historic order for Boeing, not necessarily because of the quantity, but for the return of Lufthansa to request family airplanes 737, although it is not so clear if these will operate for this airline or one of the other airlines that are part of the group such as Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, SWISS International, Austrian Airlines and others.
Boeing 737 MAX the return
For the first time since 1995, Lufthansa bet on him again Boeing 737, with a firm request for 40 planes 737-8 and options for 60 plus. This return is due to the appeal of modern 737 MAX, that offers a 20% less CO2 emissions and a noise footprint 50% smaller compared to previous models.
«It is a correct strategic decision to incorporate Boeing again 737 to the Lufthansa Group fleet», said Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. «Lufthansa was a co-developer and launch customer of this successful model ago. 60 years. with the new 737-8, "We are making progress in modernizing our fleet and achieving our CO2 reduction objectives."
Lufthansa launched the Boeing 737 on 1967, receiving the first of 146 737 until the final delivery of a 737-300 on 1995. The airline withdrew its last 737 on 2016 when it began its fleet modernization program for the entire group.
The Lufthansa Group has placed a number of orders for wide-body aircraft in recent years to accelerate the replacement of older aircraft. Its current order book includes firm orders for 34 787 Dreamliners, seven 777-8 Freighters y 20 planes 777-9.
Airbus A220 replacement for the Embraer
Lufthansa Group also announced the purchase of 40 Additional Airbus A220-300, reinforcing your confidence in this single-aisle aircraft. From 2016, the A220 has been a pillar of the SWISS fleet, offering a 25% less than fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per passenger compared to previous generation aircraft.
"With this request, "We continue our successful collaboration with Airbus", said Carsten Spohr. «Our clients appreciate modernity, economy and efficiency of these aircraft."
Christian Scherer, Director Comercial de Airbus International, express: «Lufthansa Group has been a fundamental customer for the A220 since the beginning. "This order is a sign of confidence and confirms that the A220 is the ideal solution to meet Lufthansa's development and sustainability goals."
A commitment to sustainability
As he Boeing 737 MAX As the Airbus A220 They are state-of-the-art aircraft that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and the improvement of environmental performance.. What's more, Airbus has committed that all its commercial aircraft, military and helicopters are compatible with the use of up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (PURE) for 2030.
In summary, Lufthansa Group orders to Boeing y Airbus They are good news for the aeronautical industry. They represent a boost to the modernization and efficiency of fleets, as well as an important step towards a more sustainable future for the industry.
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