Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Supervisory Board approved the purchase of 20 new long-haul aircraft on May 11, 2026. The order consists of 10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034.
The Executive Board had previously selected these models to replace older, less efficient long-haul jets. Lufthansa valued the deal at a list price of $7.7 billion. The aircraft will support fleet standardization, lower maintenance costs, and improve operational efficiency across crew training and spare parts.
This addition brings the Lufthansa Group’s total order backlog to 232 aircraft, including 107 next-generation long-haul jets such as A350-900s, A350-1000s, Boeing 787-9s, 777-9s, and 777-8 freighters. The group continues phasing out legacy models like Airbus A340s and Boeing 747-400s.
Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa Group’s CEO, stated that the order represents a sustainable investment in the fleet’s future. Allocation to specific airlines and hubs within the group, including Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines, will be determined later.