Lufthansa

Lufthansa is testing a special sharkskin-like coating on Airbus aircraft to cut fuel consumption. The film is intended to reduce aerodynamic friction and save costs, with the greatest potential at a particularly sensitive part of the plane. The approach is inspired by nature and aims to improve efficiency in the strained aviation market. » Mere på welt.de

Lufthansa and Air France‑KLM have submitted binding improved offers for a 44.9 percent stake in TAP to the state holding Parpublica. Parpublica will review the offers and prepare a report for the government in Lisbon. A decision is expected by mid‑October, according to Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz; the winner will become TAP's strategic partner. » Mere på wiwo.de

Due to higher jet fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, Lufthansa is considering changing seat allocation in favor of business and premium-economy to secure higher revenues from wealthier passengers. CEO Carsten Spohr speaks of a sustained premium boom and expects first and business tickets to sell out first. Fuel costs are likely to burden the year by more than €8.7 billion, yet the company does not want to adjust its annual forecast for the adjusted operating result. Delivery delays for new aircraft are forcing Lufthansa to use older models in the short term, but extensive fleet growth is planned for the long term. » Mere på faz.net