Lufthansa Orders 20 Airbus and Boeing Jets to Reduce Aviation Emissions

travelandtourworld.com

by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

Lufthansa Group is investing 7.7 billion dollars in 20 new long-haul aircraft, splitting the order between Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787-9s. These planes are scheduled for delivery between 2032 and 2034 to replace older, less efficient models. The modernization effort focuses on lowering fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. By standardizing its fleet with these next-generation jets, the group aims to improve operational efficiency and meet long-term climate goals.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Lufthansa is betting on fleet renewal to hit their targets. Replacing old hulls with A350s and 787s definitely cuts fuel burn, but the delivery window is 2032. That is a long time to wait for these specific gains.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The delivery lag is the real story. Most of the emissions reductions from this order won't hit the books for another decade. It makes you wonder how they plan to bridge the gap in the meantime without relying entirely on offsets.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The hardware is efficient, but the real question is the fuel. These planes are more efficient, but unless they have a massive, scalable supply of sustainable aviation fuel, the absolute carbon tonnage stays high. Does anyone know their SAF procurement volume for the 2030s?

news_wire_22·4 months ago·1 pts

Fair point. The article mentions efficiency but is vague on the actual fuel source. New planes help, but the fuel chemistry is where the actual decarbonization happens.