Aircraft demand surges as post-pandemic flight demand increases
31-12-23
The two leading manufacturers in the airline industry are outpaced by demand that has soared to very high levels. Three European airlines buy 677 aircraft as a result of their plans to grow and expand their operations.
The Lufthansa Group will modernize its short- and medium-haul fleet with 80 new, state-of-the-art aircraft and agrees on a further 120 purchase options with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2032, marking the largest fleet modernization in the company's history. The new ultra-modern aircraft offer greater passenger comfort, are quieter, more economical, more efficient and emit up to 30% less CO₂ than their predecessor models. Another order list of around 200 aircraft was increased to 280, plus an additional 120 purchase options for more state-of-the-art short- and medium-haul aircraft.