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- Lufthansa has reaffirmed its plans to introduce a new first class cabin on the Boeing 747-8 aircraft developed by Lufthansa Technik.
- Lufthansa Technik launches a growth program to expand technical support for its aircraft, with a focus on increasing demand for engine maintenance.
- Furthermore, Lufthansa Group has abandoned plans to sell its stake in Lufthansa Technik.
Lufthansa has introduced a new first class cabin on its Boeing 747-8 aircraft and reaffirmed plans for Lufthansa Technik to develop new seats for the aircraft. Furthermore, Lufthansa Group said it remains committed to retaining a majority stake in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and other aircraft services company and has abandoned plans to sell the stake.
New Lufthansa First Class 747-8 cabin
Meanwhile, Lufthansa Technik has launched a growth program called ‘Ambition 2030’. “We further extend our world-leading position in aircraft technical support.” The company expects demand for maintenance services, particularly engine overhauls, to increase in the long term, emphasizing that newly developed engines require more maintenance than older powerplants.
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Lufthansa Technik also emphasized that there is a lack of resources across the industry among suppliers and service providers, and full access to services to the Lufthansa Group is a major advantage. As an example, the company used the new first class cabin being developed for Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 aircraft, with Lufthansa Technik responsible for developing and implementing the new seats.
Lufthansa has already hinted that its new first class product, branded Allegri, will also be introduced on aircraft already operated by the German airline. In February 2023, Lufthansa announced the new Allegri cabin for newly delivered Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft. “Aircraft already in service with Lufthansa, such as the Boeing 747-8, will also be refurbished.” The airline added at the time:
However, the airline has not disclosed details about the new cabins on its Boeing 747-8 aircraft. According to the company, it currently operates 19 aircraft of the same type. channel airlines data. Each aircraft has his eight first class seats, all located at the front of the aircraft, just below the cockpit. These are configured in a forward-facing layout, with only two center seats located directly in front of the galley. By comparison, Lufthansa’s Airbus A380, which also has eight first class seats, is arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. The last time Lufthansa introduced a new first class cabin was in 2010.
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Continuing our commitment to Lufthansa Technik
Lufthansa also remains committed to retaining a significant stake in Lufthansa Technik. Throughout 2023, Lufthansa Group completed the sale of catering company LSG Group in November and announced an agreement to sell payments specialist AirPlus in May. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of his 2024.
Photo: Lufthansa Group
Nevertheless, both sales signaled a shift for the group, which has sought to focus on its core aviation business. Lufthansa plans to start formal negotiations for the sale of Lufthansa Technik in January 2023, according to a report from Lufthansa, with the group’s chief financial officer planning to start negotiations during the summer. He quoted an internal memo. Reuters.
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