Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt International) is in discussions with Boeing over which of the first-built B777-9s it would accept into service, with the German airline seeking financial compensation from the OEM if it takes early-production jets requiring later modifications. This was the word from Group CEO Carsten Spohr during a recent second-quarter 2026 earnings call, when he likened Lufthansa's position to that of Emirates, which has publicly sai…
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Lufthansa and Emirates do not want to reduce the number of Boeing 777-9s already produced. The reasons are diverse and not easy to compensate with discounts. According to reports, other airlines are also affected.