Aerospace

Lufthansa Group Selects New 777-8 Freighter, Orders Additional 787s

– Lufthansa Group becomes the first European customer for the 777-8 Freighter

– Additional 787s and 777 Freighters are ordered

– The industry’s most capable and fuel-efficient twin-engine aeroplanes will help Group meet its target of halving CO2 emissions across its network by 2030.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group announced today that the airline group will strengthen Lufthansa Cargo with an order for seven 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter.

The Group has also placed a new order for two 777 Freighters to add to its cargo fleet, providing extra cargo capacity in the short term until its first 777-8 Freighter arrives.

Lufthansa to buy 10 new long-haul aircraft and drops 4 engine aircraft.

In addition, the Lufthansa Group continues to modernise its long-haul passenger fleet with the purchase of seven new 787-9s. Lufthansa Group’s total order book for the 787 Dreamliner now stands at 32 firm orders. With 20 orders, the Group is also a launch customer for the 777X passenger plane.

Boeing introduced the new 777-8 Freighter in January and has already received 34 firm orders. The 777-8 Freighter offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions, and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter, thanks to advanced technology from the new 777X family and proven performance from the market-leading 777 Freighter.

First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to be named “Berlin”

The 777-8 Freighter is ideal for operators looking to build a more sustainable and profitable future. The 777-8 Freighter will be the ideal choice as operators replace ageing freighters later this decade, with nearly identical payload and range capabilities, 30% better fuel efficiency and emissions, and 25% lower operating costs per tonne.

According to the 2021 Boeing Commercial Market Outlook, the global freighter fleet will increase by 70% by 2040, including 450 new large widebody freighters, including the new 777-8 Freighter and 777 Freighter. The 777-8 freighter is scheduled to be delivered in 2027.

Embraer is planning to launch a freighter aircraft.

The 787 family, built with lightweight composite materials and powered by advanced engines and a suite of environmentally progressive technologies, has a 60 percent smaller airport-noise footprint than the previous generation of aeroplanes, making it ideal for Lufthansa Group airport communities.

Aerospace

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.