Eurowings, part of Lufthansa Group, is about to renew its fleet by modernising its single-aisle division with new planes.
The carrier announced it would receive 40 new Boeing 737 Max jets, precisely the middle ground 737-8, thanks to an order placed by the Lufthansa Group several years ago.
Therefore, the fleet modernisation efforts, which are about to begin, are the largest in the airline’s history and represent an essential move towards reducing CO2 and improving its environmental footprint.
Eurowings received the green light from its home group, the Lufthansa Group. The Lufthansa Group will allocate 40 brand-new aircraft to the company as part of a broader order for the popular Boeing single-aisle jet.
These MAX jets will be gradually introduced into the short-haul and medium-haul networks. When they can fully enter service, the company will have one of the youngest fleets in Europe.
Eurowings says the MAX jets will gradually arrive over five years, with the first deliveries beginning in 2027 and continuing until 2032.
The 40 aircraft now have a delivery schedule. The schedule will enable Eurowings to plan perfectly for their arrival, including cabin optimisation. The company promises that the cabin will be redesigned to enhance comfort and meet the expected standards.
Eurowings will remain hopeful that by the time its MAX jets begin being delivered in 2027, the production lines at Boeing will be far smoother and thus allow the planes to be delivered on time.
Eurowings Says Bye To Airbus A320 Family
By introducing the 737-8 to its fleet in the coming years, the airline has also unveiled that these MAX jets will replace older A320 families.
The A319 and A320 fleet will depart with the oldest models leaving first as part of plans to renew. The arrival of the 737-8 will substantially increase the airline’s capacity across key markets.
The 737-8 is capable of sitting 189 passengers. In contrast, the A319 capacity is smaller by 39 seats, giving the company room to increase its presence across key destinations with high levels of demand year-round.
Airbus single-aisle family in the A320ceo has been a reliable option for the airline for quite some time. However, now, with Lufthansa Group focusing so much on renewing its fleet
The Lufthansa 737 MAX Order
Lufthansa’s 737 MAX order was announced in December 2023, and they stated they would purchase 100 units.
The deal’s makeup included 40 firm units now destined for Eurowings and an option for 60 additional aircraft if they wish to be activated.
This was also the first time the Group had committed to the 737 in decades despite the aircraft being such a pivotal type in operation. The carrier launched the 737 back in 1967.
The planes were expected to be deployed across several airlines at the time, as confirmed by the Group; however, with the 40 units destined for Eurowings, options would need to be activated for them to head elsewhere.
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Daniel Fowkes is a Melbourne-based aviation analyst and journalist with over a decade of industry experience. As founder of Dj’s Aviation, he delivers trusted analysis on aircraft, airline strategy and global aviation trends for djsaviation.net
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