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.

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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

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.