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Lufthansa Technik achieves record revenue despite geopolitical hurdles

Lufthansa Technik AG concluded the 2025 financial year with a new revenue record, exceeding the eight billion euro mark for the first time. With total revenue of 8,049 billion euros, the world market leader for aircraft maintenance services recorded an increase of twelve percent compared to the previous year. Despite this significant growth, operating profit remained

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Lufthansa Technik achieves milestone in GTF engine maintenance

Lufthansa Technik has completed its 1,000th overhaul of a Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine. This operational achievement marks a turning point in the company's long-term strategy to position itself as a leading player in the global maintenance network for modern aircraft engines. The GTF engine is widely used in the Airbus A320neo family and the Airbus A220.

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High passenger volume at the airport at the start of the Hamburg March school holidays

With the start of the March school holidays, Hamburg Airport is recording a significant increase in passenger numbers. The travel appetite of northern Germans is focused primarily on two contrasting segments: sunny destinations and classic winter sports regions. According to the airport operator, the peak days at the start of the holidays, especially Friday, February 27th, and Sunday, are expected to see high passenger numbers.

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Emirates celebrates two decades of flight operations at its Hamburg base

Emirates will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its presence at Hamburg Airport on March 1, 2026. Since the start of scheduled service in 2006, the connection to its hub in Dubai has become a mainstay of air traffic in Northern Germany. What began with a single daily flight operated by an Airbus A330-200 has since grown into a major operation.

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Airbus plans historic delivery record for 2026

The European aerospace group Airbus is heading towards a historic milestone in the 2026 financial year. As CEO Guillaume Faury announced, the company plans to deliver around 870 commercial aircraft. Should this target be reached, Airbus would surpass its previous record of 863 aircraft from 2019 and solidify its position as

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Eurowings concludes long-term lease agreement with GetJet Airlines

Eurowings, the Lufthansa Group airline, has signed a comprehensive ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) contract with the Lithuanian provider GetJet Airlines. Following an intensive selection process, it was agreed that GetJet will permanently base a total of six aircraft at Hamburg Airport starting in March 2026. This capacity will primarily serve to meet the high demand.

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Airbus reports a solid start to orders in January 2026

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has released its results for the first month of 2026, reporting stable order intake coupled with moderate delivery figures. The company recorded a total of 49 gross orders in January, with demand driven primarily by the A320neo family. A significant portion of the new business was attributable to...

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Lufthansa Technik ensures quality control for Flyadeal's fleet expansion

Lufthansa Technik and the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal have solidified their long-term strategic partnership at the MRO Middle East trade fair in Dubai. A newly signed five-year exclusive contract stipulates that the German maintenance specialist will oversee the production and delivery of a total of 61 new aircraft. The agreement covers 51 aircraft of the

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Airbus CEO warns of persistent bottlenecks in aircraft production

The European aerospace group Airbus is facing massive supply chain delays in the current fiscal year 2026. CEO Guillaume Faury confirmed on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai that the backlog in the delivery of new commercial aircraft is particularly impacting operations. Engines have proven to be the most critical factor.

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