Lufthansa Group has approved an order for 20 additional long-haul aircraft, deepening its commitment to fleet renewal as the airline group prepares for the next phase of international travel demand.

The order is split equally between 10 Airbus A350-900 aircraft and 10 Boeing 787-9 jets, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034. The group values the agreement at $7.7 billion at catalogue prices.

No Carrier Assignment Yet

Lufthansa Group has not yet decided which of its airlines will receive the new aircraft or where they will be based. The decision leaves open the possibility that the jets could support several parts of the group’s network as older long-haul aircraft are gradually retired.

The A350s will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Lufthansa Group has not specified the engine choice for the 787-9s, although its current Boeing 787 fleet uses both Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and GE Aerospace GEnx engines.

Fleet Modernisation Remains The Priority

Chief executive Carsten Spohr said the order is “a clear commitment to a modern fleet, to premium quality, and to further reducing carbon dioxide emissions.”

The airline group said the deal continues the largest fleet modernisation programme in its history. The new aircraft are expected to replace older models, supporting lower emissions while improving efficiency across long-haul operations.

Simpler Fleets, Lower Costs

Lufthansa Group said greater standardisation will reduce complexity and improve efficiency, operational flexibility and stability. The company also expects benefits from lower maintenance and operating costs, as well as synergies in crew licensing and spare parts management.

With the latest approval, Lufthansa Group says its future long-haul aircraft orders now total 107 jets, underlining the scale of its long-term investment in next-generation widebody aircraft.