Lufthansa deploys second Boeing 747-8 on New Delhi route

LUFTHANSA recently took delivery of its second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft, with which the German flag carrier is planning to operate a daily service between Frankfurt and New Delhi from August 6, 2012.

The B747-8 is a completely new aircraft that builds upon the positive features of the Boeing 747 series, Lufthansa’s longhaul workhorse for more than 40 years.

On board, passengers can enjoy the new Business Class, which offers seats that can be converted into horizontal sleeping surfaces measuring 1.98 metres in length.

The plane also features significantly improved aerodynamics and tangible improvements in terms of eco-efficiency – consuming less fuel and achieving a 15 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions per passenger. In addition, noise emissions have been reduced by 30 per cent.

Since the beginning of June, Lufthansa’s first B747-8 has been deployed on the Frankfurt-Washington route.

A further two B747-8s are scheduled for delivery in 2012. The destinations where Lufthansa is planning to deploy the new planes include Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka.

Lufthansa has ordered a total of 20 B747-8s.

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