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Lufthansa Group Retrofits Airbus A320 Fleet with 4D Tech; Optimising Flight Paths and Lowering Emissions

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Lufthansa Group is retrofitting its existing Airbus A320 fleet to optimise flight routes, add efficiency and lower emissions. Starting in 2026, 134 Airbus A320s will be equipped with the FANS-C digital communication system. The ADS-C EPP (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract Extended Projected Profile) technology automatically transmits 4D flight path information – i.e., data on position, altitude, direction, and time – to air traffic con…
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To optimise flight routes, the Lufthansa Group is investing in the modernisation of its existing fleet. In the future, air traffic control will receive more precise data on position and flight performance in real time.

The Lufthansa Group will equip 134 Airbus A320 with a 4D communication system allowing real-time transmission of flight trajectories, a major step forward to optimise European airspace and reduce CO2 emissions. The Lufthansa Group is taking a new step towards connected aviation. By 2026, 134 Airbus A320 of the Group's companies will be equipped with FANS-C (Future Air Navigation System – Controller Pilot Data Link Communications), including the …

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airlinergs.com broke the news in on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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