Lufthansa's recent fleet strategy shift sees a return to ordering small Boeing jets for the first time in years. Unlike the last 737 received in 1995, Lufthansa has secured 40 firm orders for 737-8 Max aircraft and additional options for an additional 60. This move makes Germany a substantial market for Boeing's medium-haul jets.
Moreover, Lufthansa also has 40 medium-sized A220 jets ordered from Airbus S. A. S. These aircraft will primarily operate for their new subsidiary, City Airlines, serving Munich and Frankfurt from 2026.
While the base article suggests Lufthansa's decision to order small Boeing jets is due to a hiatus since 1995, enrichment data implies that Lufthansa's adjustments in their fleet plans, including the redeployment of Airbus A350s to their Frankfurt hub for summer 2025, stem from delivery delays of Boeing 777-9 aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliners [1][2].
Source:
[1] diepresse.com
[2] flightglobal.com
