AviationNews – Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially introduced SpaceX’s Starlink broadband connectivity on scheduled passenger services, inaugurating the high-speed system on September 28, 2026, aboard flight LX1852 between Zurich and Thessaloniki. The maiden flight establishes a major benchmark in passenger connectivity, heralding the wider Lufthansa Group strategy to modernize inflight digital services across roughly 850 aircraft. The inaugural deployment took place on an…

Five aircraft from the Latvian carrier currently operate for SWISS, whose parent Lufthansa Group also owns a 10% stake in airBaltic

Cargo from Riyadh includes machinery, aircraft parts, pharmaceuticals and computer equipment, moving through Lufthansa’s network to Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Lufthansa Group is expanding its Middle East network with up to 36 weekly flights from major European hubs to Dubai starting this October.

Aviation News – Flag carrier Austrian Airlines is accelerating its long-haul fleet overhaul, with plans to officially retire its final Boeing 767-300ER aircraft as early as December 2026. The decision shifts the airline’s original phase-out timeline forward by roughly a year, bringing a swift close to the iconic twinjet's multi-decade legacy with the Austrian carrier. The Austrian carrier currently operates just three remaining active 767-300ER airframes registered under tail numbers OE-LAY, OE-LAZ, and OE-LAE.

AviationNews – The Lufthansa Group has significantly downgraded its full-year financial outlook for 2026 following a sharp 56 percent drop in second-quarter operating profit. This sudden downturn highlights the severe financial impact of mounting jet fuel expenses and the costly aftermath of recent labor strikes across the European aviation sector. On Tuesday, August 4, the German aviation giant revealed that its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to €383 million in the second quarter, down from €870 million during the same period last year.

Lufthansa Group will introduce free, high-speed Starlink inflight internet on a Lufthansa-operated Airbus A320neo on August 19.

Lufthansa Group to increase ITA Airways-stake The Lufthansa Group has announced on 12 May 2026 that it plans to exercise its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to

Aviation News – The Lufthansa Group has significantly expanded its influence in the European aviation market by increasing its stake in ITA Airways to 90 percent. This strategic move, costing €325 million, grants the German aviation giant full operational control over Italy’s national flag carrier. This development follows the initial agreement made in January 2025, when the Lufthansa Group—which includes carriers such as Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and SWISS—purchased an initial 41 percent share.

German airline group plans to raise stake from 41% to 90% in 2027

Lufthansa Group orders 20 widebody aircraft including Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9, with deliveries planned for 2032-2034.

Lufthansa Group orders new widebodies On 11 May 2026, the Lufthansa Group's Supervisory Board approved orders for additional widebodies at both Airbus and Boeing. Both manufacturer

The Lufthansa Group has seen total revenues climb eight percent year-on-year to a record €8.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, narrowing losses and maintaining a positive full-year outlook.

Group capacity decreases by less than one percent in available seat kilometers (ASK) through the cancellation of unprofitable routes in Frankfurt and Munich, while simultaneously expanding existing ro...