Lufthansa

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.

Lufthansa plans to expand its Airbus A380 network in the coming months. By next summer, it plans to have eight of the superjumbo aircraft in revenue service.

The Lufthansa Group has set a goal of recruiting around 10,000 new employees across various professions this year, mainly within its maintenance arm.