New aircraft Ingelheim strengthens Lufthansa City Airlines in Europe!

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Lufthansa City-Line presents the Airbus A320neo "Mettmann", which flies connections to 17 European goals from April 2025.
Lufthansa City-Line presents the Airbus A320neo "Mettmann", which flies connections to 17 European goals from April 2025. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On April 18, 2025, Lufthansa City Airlines opened a new chapter in aviation history by officially christening its latest passenger plane, an Airbus A320neo with the identifier "D-Aijm" and the name "Mettmann". This aircraft is an important step for the airline, which has been known under the name Mettmann since March 2025 and can promote up to 180 passengers. The maximum travel speed of the A320neo is 840 kilometers per hour, and it has a starting weight of a maximum of 73.5 tons, which makes it an efficient and powerful aircraft in the short -haul air ride.

The plane is prominently visible to the "Mettmann" on the right of the front front door. In the future, numerous major European cities will fly to and thus expand the connections from Germany. This aircraft is baptized in the context of the corporate strategy, which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Lufthansa City Airlines in the European short -distance market and to expand the offer for passengers who are looking for a high -quality flight.

expansion plans and new goals

Lufthansa City Airlines only started operating in 2023 and sees itself in an intensive competition with cheaper providers in the European market. The airline plans to expand its fleet from currently eight to 15 aircraft by the end of 2025, which is made possible by the upcoming delivery of five other Airbus A320neo and two additional A320neo. The aviation company was able to take over its first A320neo with the identification "D-Aijp" and the name "Ingelheim am Rhein", which was also manufactured in the Airbus plant in Hamburg-Finkenwerder on April 8, 2025.

For the summer flight schedule 2025, Lufthansa City Airlines has announced seven new goals that will expand the existing network. These goals are:

  • Barcelona (BCN)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
  • Düsseldorf (DUS)
  • Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
  • Sevilla (SVQ)
  • Bordeaux (Bod)

After the expansion, the airline will offer a total of 17 goals that can be booked directly via the Lufthansa website.

technological progress and comfort

The new Airbus A320neo models are equipped with the modern Airspace cabin that offers improved seats and larger luggage compartments. According to Peter Albers, Managing Director of Lufthansa City Airlines, this aircraft -technological upgrade is crucial for the motivation of the employees and the influence on future company success. The introduction of such technological progress is a central element in the strategy of the airline to increase both efficiency and comfort on your flights.

In summary, it can be said that Lufthansa City Airlines sets a strong sign of their ambitions in European air traffic with the baptism of Airbus A320neo "Mettmann" and the parallel expansion of their fleet and destinations. The airline strives to become an important player on the market in addition to Lufthansa and to offer passengers a high degree of service and satisfaction.

For more information about the latest developments at Lufthansa City Airlines and your fleet, we refer to RP Online, Aviation A2Z and the official website of Lufthansa.

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