Lufthansa Group issues RFPs for regional jets

Speaking during an investor call presenting the Group Q3-2021 results, the CEO of the Lufthansa Group has said that it has issued Request for Proposals for new regional jets. The Group wants to boost profitability of its regional flights and streamline the fleets of its regional subsidiaries. The RfPs have been sent to Airbus (for the A220) and Embraer (E2), although it's unclear how many aircraft the Group is planning to order.

In September, during Air Dolomiti's 35-years birthday party, the CEO already said the Group was considering adding additional aircraft to the fleet but now it has become clear it seeks to renew (part of) all regional aircraft-fleets. The Lufthansa Group has two regional subsidiaries: Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa CityLine. Air Dolomiti operates a fleet of fifteen ERJ195s, while CityLine has a fleet of 31 CRJ900s, nine ERJ190s and two ERJ195s.

The Group is, of course, no stranger to the Airbus A220 as Swiss has a fleet of nine A220-100s and 21 A220-300s.

Photo by Anton Homma.