2023-12-22 13:12:45
The Lufthansa Group Supervisory Board has decided to place a firm order for 40 additional A220-300s for its short- and medium-haul fleet. The A220 has been in service with the Group since 2016, when Swiss placed the first aircraft into regular service.
“With this order for 40 additional Airbus A220s, we continue our unique partnership with Airbus,” said Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. “Just a few months ago, as the largest airline customer, we received our 600th aircraft from Airbus and look forward to receiving number 700. Our customers are looking forward to these additional modern, economical and fuel-efficient aircraft. ”
“The Lufthansa Group was one of the first customers of the A220 and has been successfully operating the aircraft on its Swiss route network ever since. We are very pleased with this testimony of trust from our long-time partner and customer”, said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “As the only cleanly designed aircraft specifically designed for the 100-150 seat market, the A220 is the most efficient solution in its class to support the Lufthansa Group in meeting its exciting airline development and sustainability goals.”
With its latest order, Lufthansa reinforces its long-standing relationship with Airbus. Since the A300 in the 1970s, the Lufthansa Group has operated all members of the Airbus product family, from the A220, A320 Family, A330/A340, A350 and A380.
The latest state-of-the-art A220-300 is the bigger brother of the successful A220 family, carrying between 120 and 150 passengers on flights of up to 3,400 nautical miles (6,300 km). The aircraft offers 25% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. It also has the largest cabin, seats and windows in its class, ensuring superior comfort.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A220 is already capable of operating on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). All Airbus commercial and military aircraft and helicopters will be able to be operated at up to 100% SAF by 2030.
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