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Lufthansa Group News | Sep 23, 2024

SWISS, part of Lufthansa Group, is the first passenger airline to equip its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK technology, reducing fuel consumption by up to 1% and CO2 emissions by up to 15,200 tonnes annually...

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The Lufthansa Group is a leading global aviation company headquartered in Frankfurt, with a diverse portfolio that includes passenger transportation through its network airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings) and various aviation services such as logistics, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), catering, and digital services. The company operates worldwide and employs over 109,000 people, generating significant revenue in the aviation sector.

Updates as of Sep 23, 2024

  • SWISS, part of Lufthansa Group, is the first passenger airline to equip its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK technology, reducing fuel consumption by up to 1% and CO2 emissions by up to 15,200 tonnes annually.
  • Lufthansa Group has updated its supervisory board qualifications matrix from 2023 to 2024 and added Dr. Till Streichert to its management team.
  • Lufthansa Group has updated Dr. Michael Niggemann's profile to reflect that he no longer oversees interim corporate finance.
  • Lufthansa Group is allegedly holding millions of passengers' cash illegally.
  • SWISS, part of Lufthansa Group, aims for a CO2-neutral ground fleet by 2030 and has introduced electric Mercedes EQVs and BMW i7s for premium services in Zurich and Geneva.
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  • Lufthansa Group's SWISS and SBB extended their partnership indefinitely and will add new destinations Chur, Davos, Klosters, and St. Moritz starting October 2, 2024.
  • Siemens Schweiz invested in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Lufthansa Group to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • On September 20, Till Streichert (CFO Lufthansa Group) was elected as the new chairman of the supervisory board of Austrian Airlines.
  • Lufthansa Group has launched Lufthansa Allegris on select flights from San Francisco to Munich.
  • Brussels Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, announced a strategic partnership with Beobank and Mastercard to launch a cobranded card with the Miles & More loyalty program.
  • Lufthansa Group is considering ending its Frankfurt to Beijing flights due to low demand and rising costs.
  • Lufthansa Group is nominated for the European Mission Awards 2024 in two categories: 'Best Airline for Business Travelers - Short and Medium Haul' and 'Best Travel Social Corporate Initiative of the Year'.
  • Lufthansa Group plans to start non-stop flights from Nashville to Frankfurt three times a week with 270 passengers starting in May 2025.
  • Lufthansa Group's SWISS demonstrated Donecle's drone technology for aircraft inspections at Geneva Airport.
  • Lufthansa Group has invested in the CanDo platform to enhance employee development and project staffing, providing significant benefits for both staff and the company.
  • Brussels Airlines, part of Lufthansa Group, will cancel 80% of its flights on October 1 due to a nationwide security personnel strike in Belgium.
  • Lufthansa Group will participate in the herCAREER fair in Munich on October 17 and 18.
  • Lufthansa Group hosted the 'Coding Wings for Gravity' Hackathon at Eurowings headquarters, focusing on AI-driven aviation solutions.

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