(TAN): Lufthansa welcomed a new aircraft model to its fleet this week — the Boeing 787, also known as the “Dreamliner”, the airline said in a news release.
The aircraft was originally built for another airline but had not been integrated into the carrier’s fleet. The state-of-the-art cabin with comfortable seats in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class will be refurbished in Lufthansa’s colours and design over the next few weeks.
The newest member of Lufthansa’s long-haul fleet will then be deployed from October, initially from Frankfurt for training purposes on domestic German routes. The first intercontinental scheduled destination of the Lufthansa “Dreamliner” will be Toronto in Canada.
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“With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet. This will allow us to further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience,” said Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines.
The ultra-modern aircraft consumes an average of only around 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger per 100 kilometers flown. That is around 30% less than their predecessor model. Between 2022 and 2027, the Lufthansa Group will receive a total of 32 Boeing Dreamliners.
