Lufthansa

In an industry first, Lufthansa Group said two of its air crews have completed part of their training on the Airbus A320 using virtual reality technology.

Turkish Airlines is considering taking a minority stake in Spanish low-cost carrier Air Europa, according to a report from Reuters on Friday.

Lufthansa plans to add more Airbus A380 flights to the U.S. this winter. The carrier operates the superjumbo jet in a handful of markets from its Munich hub.

Lufthansa had previously required a cabin crew member to remain on the flight deck whenever one pilot was absent, a procedure that was later changed.

Germany’s Lufthansa Group expressed “hope” for Russian airspace to reopen, allowing the aviation group’s airline a more efficient route to northern Asia.

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed a multi-billion dollar, 15-year agreement for engine maintenance, bringing a new repair facility to Calgary.

After the Lufthansa Group finalized its 41% stake in ITA Airways last month, the Italian carrier will pivot to the Star Alliance.

Lufthansa Group is deepening its strategic partnership with airBaltic by acquiring a 10% convertible stake in the Latvian national airline for €14 million.

German carrier Lufthansa will be the first customer to receive Boeing’s 777X after it completes certification with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Lufthansa is reducing its schedule, retaining older aircraft, transferring existing jets, and adding staff to brace for the summer travel season.