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title: "Key facts: Lufthansa buys 49% ITA (€325M); 20‑jet order; 2026 split"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286182831.md"
description: "Lufthansa is set to acquire a 49% stake in ITA Airways for €325 million, increasing its total stake to 90%, pending EU and DOJ approval expected by Q1 2027. ITA will retain its brand. Additionally, Lufthansa anticipates a significant rise in operating profit for 2026, although analysts predict a 7% decline compared to 2025. The airline has also ordered 20 long-haul jets, including 10 A350-900 and 10 787-9, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034, totaling approximately $7.7 billion."
datetime: "2026-05-13T02:08:00.000Z"
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# Key facts: Lufthansa buys 49% ITA (€325M); 20‑jet order; 2026 split

-   Lufthansa to buy 49% of ITA Airways for €325M, raising its stake to 90%. Deal needs EU and DOJ approval, expected to close in Q1 2027; ITA keeps its brand.12
-   Deutsche Lufthansa said it expects significantly higher operating profit in 2026 versus 2025, while Visible Alpha analysts project a 7% decline in Lufthansa’s 2026 operating profit compared with 2025.3
-   Lufthansa (LHA) ordered 20 long‑haul jets—10 A350‑900 and 10 787‑9—deliveries set 2032–2034; part of fleet renewal, combined list price about $7.7 billion.4

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