The Lufthansa group has placed orders for 35 new aircraft worth almost $4 billion as part of an ongoing fleet modernisation programme.
Thirty of the aircraft from the fuel efficient Airbus A320neo family are for the German group’s passenger business, the other five orders are for Boeing 777 freighters.
The total orders will include 25 A320neo and five A321neo aircraft with deliveries from 2016. The aircraft come with improved aerodynamics and new engines, burning around 15% less fuel than today’s comparable models, according to Lufthansa.
Investment in new aircraft strengthens the competitiveness of airlines in the group, a statement said.
“Besides greater fuel efficiency, all the models on order will help lower operating costs as well as noise levels and emissions. The orders are yet further steps in Lufthansa’s ongoing fleet modernisation and expansion policy,” Lufthansa said.