Boeing and the Lufthansa Group today announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to 100 jets that will see Europe’s largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet. The commitment includes a firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes with 60 options.
Lufthansa launched the Boeing 737 in 1967, taking delivery of the first of 146 737s until its final delivery of a 737-300 in 1995. The airline retired its last 737 in 2016 as it started its group wide fleet modernization program.
The Lufthansa Group has placed a series of wide-body orders in recent years to accelerate replacement of older airplanes. Its current backlog include firm orders for 34 787 Dreamliners, seven 777-8 Freighters and 20 777-9 airplanes.
Lufthansa also made this announcement:
The Lufthansa Group is purchasing a total of 80 ultra-modern short and medium-haul aircraft. The company’s Executive Board has decided on
– The purchase of 40 Airbus A220-300s and 20 purchasing options
– The purchase of 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 60 purchasing options
– Purchasing options for 40 additional aircraft of the A320 family
The Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition today.
