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“The A350 XWB suits Lufthansa’s entire network
regarding size and range, and will be key to
modernizing our fleet while significantly
reducing operational costs and our environmental
footprint,” said Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice
President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management.
“These quiet and fuel-efficient aircraft will
fit nicely into our existing Airbus fleet, and
our passengers will be able to enjoy seamless
service and comfort levels throughout our entire
product range.”
“We are honored that such a long-standing and
prestigious customer as Lufthansa is coming back
for more Airbus aircraft,” said John Leahy,
Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The
all-new A350 XWBs, will integrate very well into
the Group’s existing Airbus fleet. From the A319
to the A380 size category, Lufthansa will
benefit from latest technologies and efficiency
levels, an unmatched wider cabin, operational
flexibility and cost-savings – enhanced by the
unique fleet commonality only Airbus offers.”
Lufthansa’s decision today underpins the Group’s
status as Airbus’ largest airline customer and
operator, with to date 535 aircraft ordered and
397 currently in operation within the Group. The
latter include: 282 A320 Family, 42 A330s, 63
A340s, and 10 A380s. Lufthansa has recently
announced an order for 100 A320 Family aircraft
to switch its Single-Aisle Fleet in the 150-230
size category entirely to Airbus.
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