Lufthansa orders Seven Airbus A340-600s

Lufthansa has signed a contract with Airbus for a further seven A340-600 long-range aircraft. The German airline already operates 10 aircraft of the type together with 30 A340-300s and a growing fleet of A330-300s. Lufthansa also operates 72 Airbus A320 Family aircraft as well as 17 A300-600 and A310 aircraft. The German airline also has an order for 15 A380s.

The seven additional A340-600s ordered by Lufthansa are scheduled for delivery in 2006 and 2007 and will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines. 

Noël Forgeard, Airbus President and CEO said: “We are pleased to see Lufthansa placing a repeat order for the Airbus A340-600, confirming the airline’s confidence in the aircraft type. Airbus is proud to ensure Lufthansa’s expected growth in long-range capacity.”

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