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10 Facts You Should Know About Lufthansa

1. Lufthansa is the largest airline in Europe:
Lufthansa Group with its subsidiaries Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Euro wings, Lufthansa Cargo, is the largest airline in Europe. The combined amount of the impressive fleet of 757 aircraft together, 360 of them belongs to Lufthansa alone.

2. Lufthansa is the Biggest Operator of Boeing 747-8
Most airlines prefer and switched to Airbus A380 to accommodate more passengers. Boeing 747s are becoming less in operation. With in-service Lufthansa operates 19, following with Korean Air operates 17. The Jumbo Jet has been around for many years and was a favorite of many airlines and it is called as “Queen of the skies”. 747 is the signature airplane of Lufthansa.

3. Lufthansa’s longest flight is over 15 Hours
Lufthansa’s longest flight to Falkland Island from Hamburg (Germany). The journey on the Airbus A350 is the longest scheduled flight and lasts for 15 hours and 36 minutes. The second Lufthansa’s longest flight to Buenos Aries takes off at Frankfurt took 13 hours and 55 minutes on the LH510.

4. Lufthansa was the launch customer of the Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 series is still the best-selling commercial aircraft in the world. Over 10000+ airlines have been built since 1968. Lufthansa launched its first Boeing 737 in 1965, later launched twinjet in 1968, the airline flew its last flight of 737 in 2016.

5. Lufthansa is one of the Five Founding members of the Star Alliance
Star Alliance is one of the world’s largest global airline alliances. Founded on 14 May 1997 by United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS group, and Thai Airways. Star Alliance’s 26 member airlines operate a fleet of approximately 5033 aircraft, serving 1300 airports in 195 countries.

6. The Hub of Lufthansa
Frankfurt International Airport is the primary hub of Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine and Lufthansa Cargo. Lufthansa serves 18 domestic destinations and 218 international destinations in 78 countries on 6 continents.

7. Lufthansa is the First to Offer In-flight Internet
In 2003, Connexion by Boeing was the very first in-flight internet provider with Lufthansa’s Boeing 747 flight. This groundbreaking news changed the airline traveling industry.

8. Lufthansa is the Largest Purchaser of Caviar in the World
Lufthansa purchase 10 tons of caviar which are approx 5% of the entire world’s caviar. Lufthansa takes very well of Business class and First class travelers. The onboard catering is provided by LSG Sky Chefs a is a subsidiary of itself and it is partners with more than 300 airlines worldwide across 214 airports in 51 countries, producing around 591 million meals a year.

9. Lufthansa brought home the World Cup Champions
On the 14th of July 2014, one day after Germany won the Football World Cup Final against Argentina the German Players were brought back to Berlin on a Lufthansa’s Boeing 747 flight. The plane was renamed as “Siegerflieger Fanhansa” meaning “Winners-plane” and Lufthansa was turned into “Fanhansa”. During the flight, Captain Uwe Strohdeicher request special permission to overfly above the 500,000 fans waiting to welcome their heroes back home, the flight flew just at an altitude of 700 meters in a no-flight zone. The flight received a live broadcast on TV for the millions of Germans

10. first European airlines to receive the Skytrax 5 Star Certification.
On 4 December 2017, Lufthansa became the first European airline to receive the Skytrax 5 Star Certification. Skytrax is the International air transport rating organization and research for commercial airlines. Skytrax conducts surveys from international travelers to rate cabin staff, airports, airlines, airline lounges, in-flight entertainment. Lufthansa is the 10th airline to be holding this award, In celebration, Lufthansa painted an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 747-8 in the “5 Starhansa” livery.

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Another Nation Set to Acquire Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has taken a significant step toward enhancing its military transport capabilities by signing a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

This agreement opens doors for deeper industrial cooperation between Slovakia and Brazil, further strengthening their defense ties. During a visit to Brazil, the Slovak Minister of Defense expressed clear support for the embraer C-390 Millennium as the ideal solution for Slovakia’s future military transport needs.

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A key factor in this decision is the advantage of regional synergies with neighboring countries that already operate or have ordered the C-390. These include opportunities for collaboration in training, logistics, and fleet development, promising long-term operational and economic benefits.

Starting in January 2025, Slovakia will initiate formal steps toward acquiring three C-390 aircraft, marking a critical investment in its defense modernization efforts.

The embraer c-390 millennium, a multi-mission airlift platform, is rapidly gaining popularity among European Union and NATO members. With its versatile capabilities, the C-390 is contributing to the modernization of allied armed forces while enhancing interoperability across Europe.

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Countries such as Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic have already included the C-390 in their fleets, while Sweden has recently announced its selection. Beyond Europe, Brazil and South Korea also operate this aircraft, emphasizing its global appeal.

Since its debut with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019 and subsequent introduction to the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, the embraer c390 fleet has demonstrated outstanding performance.

With over 15,500 flight hours logged, the aircraft boasts a mission capability rate of 93% and a mission completion rate exceeding 99%, underscoring its reliability and efficiency in the category.

As Slovakia progresses toward finalizing its acquisition, the Embraer C-390 Millennium is poised to become a cornerstone of its military transport operations, joining a growing roster of nations that recognize its exceptional performance and value.