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 cabin crew salaries in 2026 consist of a fixed monthly salary together with shift premiums, flight-related pay, layover allowances and additional operational compensation.
Lufthansa pilot salaries will remain among the strongest in Europe. Compensation is based on collectively negotiated contracts and includes base salary, seniority progression, flying pay, allowances, profit-sharing mechanisms and comprehensive retirement benefits.
Lufthansa is evaluating another order for Airbus A350-1000 or Boeing 777-9 aircraft as the airline advances fleet modernization, manages delivery delays, and prepares for future long haul growth.
Two Lufthansa (LH) Boeing 747-8 flights bound for the United States were forced to perform overweight landings within less than 24 hours after separate emergencies shortly after departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Portugal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lufthansa Group to explore the creation of a new pilot training academy that could support future German Air Force pilot training.
Boeing’s first production 777-9 for Lufthansa plans an 11-hour North Pole test flight reaching 85°N from Paine Field.
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 A380 diverts to Boston Logan after an unruly passenger attacks a seatmate mid-flight, delaying the Munich service.
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring staff and cancelling flight LH450 to LA.