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Eurowings sets sights on the largest fleet modernization in its history
The
go-ahead has been given for one of the largest fleet modernizations in European
aviation: Lufthansa Group has decided to allocate 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX
aircraft that have been ordered to Eurowings. The gradual integration of new
short and medium-haul jets will pave the way for Eurowings to operate one of
the youngest fleets in European air traffic in the future.
The
approval does not just provide Lufthansa Group's value airline with
state-of-the-art jets and engines that have particularly low fuel consumption
and noise emissions thanks to their efficiency: Eurowings is also making
significant progress towards more sustainable flying, as the latest generation
of jets consumes up to 30 percent less kerosene and emits correspondingly less
CO2. The order for 40 brand-new 737 aircraft is equivalent to an investment of
around five billion dollars at list price. This makes it by far the largest and
most expensive sustainability project in the more than 30-year history of
Eurowings.
Modern
travel experience, more range, more seats
The
Cologne-based airline has grown dynamically since the end of the pandemic and
has established a strong position among the most popular airlines in Europe in
what is known as “point-to-point traffic”. The British rating agency Skytrax
named the company a four-star airline last year. Eurowings is now Germany's
largest leisure airline and is the market leader at airports such as
Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Cologne/Bonn.
Delivery
of the first Boeing 737-8 MAX to Eurowings is scheduled to begin in 2027 and
will be completed with a total of 40 jets by 2032. The new aircraft will
gradually replace the Airbus A319 fleet as well as older Airbus A320 models.
With its capacity for 189 passengers, the Boeing 737-8 MAX offers 39 additional
seats compared to the A319. Its significantly longer range also makes it the
perfect choice for longer medium-haul destinations, which Eurowings is
increasingly offering in its portfolio. Eurowings guests can look forward to a
redesigned cabin with more comfort on board and a travel experience that meets
the latest airline standards.
Carsten
Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of the Lufthansa Group:
“Eurowings
has established itself as the European point-to-point airline of the Lufthansa
Group with a convincing strategy and thanks to its outstanding employees in an
extremely competitive market. The company’s strategic focus on expanding its
tourism business and its consistent expansion in Europe is paying off for the
entire Lufthansa Group. Our decision today is a well-deserved and strong signal
for a successful future of Eurowings.”
Jens
Bischof, CEO Eurowings:
“Economic
success makes Eurowings attractive for investment. At the same time, we have a
responsibility to reconcile economic and ecological topics. With 40
state-of-the-art aircraft, we are laying the foundations for a successful
Eurowings future that is geared towards ambitious sustainability goals. The
largest investment in our company's history shows that we are making rapid
progress towards low-emission flying – through significantly lower fuel
consumption, lower emissions and significantly less noise. The high cost
efficiency of the new jets also enables us to continue to offer Eurowings
customers fair and attractive fares. Without such a technological leap, an
airline will hardly be able to operate successfully on the market in the
2030s.”
Image
Credit: © Eurowings
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