Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, commonly known as Lufthansa Group, is a leading global aviation holding company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1953, it operates primarily in passenger airlines, logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and additional businesses.
The Group includes network airlines such as Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways, alongside regional carriers and Eurowings. Its logistics segment, featuring Lufthansa Cargo, provides specialized air freight services worldwide, including tailored solutions for the chemical industry. These encompass safe transport of raw materials, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals precursors, and dangerous goods like flammable liquids and industrial gases, in full compliance with IATA, ICAO, ADR, and IMDG regulations.
With around 103,000 employees and revenue exceeding €39 billion in 2025, Lufthansa Group serves over 350 destinations in 100 countries, utilizing a fleet that includes dedicated freighters like the Boeing 777F for cargo-only shipments.
Also known as Lufthansa Group.
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