Lufthansa Group Adjusts Plans for First Boeing 777-9 Delivery

Lufthansa Group has adjusted its planning following a delay to the first Boeing 777-9 delivery. The aircraft is now expected in the second quarter, though the year was not specified.

Key details

• Lufthansa Group expects a low single-digit number of Boeing 777X aircraft in 2027.
• The airline plans to leave the 777X out of its summer flight schedule; the season was not specified.

Why it matters

The revised timing affects when Lufthansa Group can include the 777X in its passenger schedule. Leaving the aircraft out of its summer plan gives travelers and industry observers a clear indication that the new widebody will not serve that season's flights.