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Friday, July 9, 2021

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Lufthansa Cargo deploys two Airbus A321s permanently converted into freighters 

Medium-haul aircraft are used as freight-only aircraft on continental routes in Europe. Aircraft receive cargo doors to enable containers to be transported on the main deck as well. Freighter aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine.



Lufthansa Cargo is investing in the expansion of its cargo capacities. From the beginning of 2022, the company will offer its customers additional capacity in Europe by permanently converting Airbus 321 passenger aircraft into freighters. For this purpose, the twin-engine medium-haul aircraft will receive large cargo doors to enable the transport of containers on the main deck as well. Initially, the conversion of two Airbus aircraft is planned. These aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo. They will be stationed in Frankfurt.

The growth for cross-border ecommerce shipments is forecast at around 20 percent per year for the next five years. Consumers expect ever shorter delivery times for their ordered goods. This is also increasing the demand for air freight connections within Europe.

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