A missing downlock pin caused the nose gear collapse of a nearly new Lufthansa (LH) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on June 4, 2026, according to a preliminary report from Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).
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Lufthansa’s Boeing 787-9 dropped nose-first at Frankfurt after its landing gear collapsed. A 2021 British Airways case suggests the repair could take months.
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring staff and cancelling flight LH450 to LA.
Lufthansa Group expands its 2026/27 winter schedule with 11 new Allegris routes and destinations across all airlines.
Lufthansa Group (LH) has placed an order for 20 new long-haul aircraft at a list price of $7.7 billion.
Lufthansa (LH) will introduce a fully redesigned premium onboard service across its global long-haul network starting May 6, marking a major milestone in its centenary celebrations.
Lufthansa marks 100 years since its first 1926 Berlin flights with special reenactment routes, anniversary livery, and a Boeing 787-9 named “Berlin.”
Lufthansa expands its Allegris Business Class cabin on Boeing 787-9 flights from Frankfurt, adding new global routes and premium seating options starting April 2026.
Lufthansa receives its centennial Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Frankfurt, launching a six-aircraft anniversary fleet.
Lufthansa (LH) has confirmed additional setbacks in deploying its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, blaming the ongoing US government shutdown for further delays in certifying its new Allegris Business Class seats.