Lufthansa

TAP's CEO welcomes Lufthansa's winning bid for a stake in the airline but warns tough regulatory approvals, and a looming Brazilian tourist tax, lie ahead.

Lufthansa retired its final three Airbus A340-600s on Oct. 19, ending 23 years of four-engine widebody service.

TAP is more efficient across most of the families the two carriers have in common, except for the Airbus A320neo, where Lufthansa has a marginal edge.

Lufthansa forecasts up to $502 million in synergies from its TAP Air Portugal acquisition, boosting its market share to 20% and reinforcing Lisbon as its South Atlantic hub.

Portugal’s government has chosen Lufthansa as the successful bidder for flag carrier TAP Air Portugal.

Frankfurt Airport is targeting long-haul growth across North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America in a move to strengthen its role as a global connecting hub.

High taxes, charges and operating costs threaten Germany’s aviation sector.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has threatened to pull his airline out of A4E as separate airline association ENAA questions whether Ryanair’s ownership complies with EU rules.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit strengthened bids for TAP stake, emphasizing growth, connectivity and sovereignty.

The northern winter 2026-27 season kicks off with Finnair's Australia entry, Western Sydney International Airport's passenger debut and several airlines adding long-haul markets.

Europe’s commercial airline sector continues to embrace intermodal transportation solutions.

Condor faces tough challenges as it builds a Frankfurt hub, competes with Lufthansa and seeks a strategic partner amid rising fuel costs and market shifts.

Lufthansa Group firms options for 20 Boeing 737-10s, marking its first order for the type, which will gradually replace older Airbus A320 family aircraft across its portfolio of airlines.

EU allocates $497 million in SAF support to 130 operators, with Air France-KLM leading beneficiaries, as airlines claim allowances for 2025 operations.

Germany approves Emirates' new daily Dubai-Berlin service, ending a 22-year wait and sparking protests from Lufthansa over competitive concerns.

The European Cockpit Association is urging Germany to reject additional UAE airline traffic rights without stronger fair-competition safeguards.

Lufthansa Technik remains a key property in Lufthansa Group's portfolio, but the German conglomerate has not ruled out seeking an equity partnership.

TAP completes restructuring and launches a decade-long strategy while facing fuel costs, maintenance pressures and Lisbon constraints.

Swiss aviation technology company Metafuels has opened its methanol-to-jet demonstration plant at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland.

Lufthansa's ambitious restructuring program based on fleet renewal, AOC reduction and higher productivity targets faces setbacks.

Eurowings expands premium seating on A320neo fleet, offering enhanced comfort and service on medium-haul routes including Berlin-Dubai flights.

Europe’s heat waves, droughts and wildfires are driving a shift toward cooler-month travel, with airlines and travelers embracing the shoulder season.

ITA Airways aims to consolidate operating gains after a first-half net loss, citing currency effects and positive EBIT above budget forecasts.

Brussels Airlines halts A330 expansion, axes wet-leases for 2027 and faces challenges from high fuel costs, strikes and East Africa’s Ebola outbreak.

Editors discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.