STORIESNov 02, 2026Exclusive: Inside Lufthansa Technik's Touchscreen Tray TableLufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus unveiled their “nice” intelligent cabin divider at NBAA-BACE last week. During a hands-on demonstration, AeroXplorer explored another application of the technology: a tray table that doubles as an entertainment screen, cabin controller, and potential workspace.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2026Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price ShockRyanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSOct 27, 2026So Long, A340: One Last Flight on Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600When the bus doors opened on the Frankfurt apron, two four-engine Airbuses were waiting in the gray morning light. On the left was D-AIFF, the last A340-300 delivered new to Lufthansa. On the right was D-AIHZ, Lufthansa’s final A340-600, and the aircraft that would carry me to New York. Read More →
NEWSOct 19, 2026The End of Lufthansa's Four-Engine Era as Its Last Airbus A340-600 Lands in Frankfurt for the Final Time After 23 YearsPorter Airlines expands its international network from London, Ontario, deploying the Embraer E195-E2 on new routes for Canadian travelers.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2026Lufthansa Wins Bid for 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal, Edging Out Air France-KLMPortugal selects Lufthansa as preferred buyer for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, beating competing offers from Air France-KLM and IAG.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2026Lufthansa Launches Starlink Internet Service on Commercial FlightsLufthansa becomes the first European airline to offer SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on scheduled flights, starting with its Allegris fleet on short-haul routes.Read More →
NEWSAug 19, 2026Lufthansa A380 Clips Approach Lights at Munich Days After Boeing 787 Overruns the Same RunwayA Lufthansa Airbus A380 landed short at Munich Airport, damaging approach lights, just days after a Boeing 787 overran the same runway.Read More →
NEWSAug 18, 2026Lufthansa City Airlines' First Airbus A220-300 Begins Assembly in CanadaThe first Airbus A220-300 for Lufthansa City Airlines is under construction at the Mirabel facility in Canada, marking a new phase for the carrier.Read More →
NEWSAug 08, 2026Boeing's 777X Headache Just Got Worse: Lufthansa Says No ThanksLufthansa has refused to accept the earliest built Boeing 777-9 jets, following Emirates in rejecting the aging airframes amid ongoing certification delays.Read More →
NEWSAug 04, 2026Lufthansa Cuts Profit Outlook as Jet Fuel Costs Squeeze Airline SectorLufthansa warned of profit risks tied to rising jet fuel costs, tightening its 2026 guidance after a sharp second-quarter earnings hit.Read More →
