New jobs
In the first five months of 2006, Lufthansa created more jobs than originally planned. A total of 400 additional jobs is envisaged by year-end, more than 530 new staff had been taken on by 1 June.
Infrastructure in the making
The Frankfurt and Munich hubs are to be further expanded. Work has started in Frankfurt, for example, on construction of new aircraft positions for handling the A380. A new and inspiring working environment for the staff is already a landmark in Frankfurt. A total of 1,800 staff has moved into new and modern offices at the Lufthansa Aviation Center there.
The N3 Engine Overhaul Services company, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Rolls-Royce, at Arnstdadt in Thuringia, began construction in early May of a maintenance hangar and the biggest engine test stand in Germany. “Lufthansa is creating 500 new jobs at the N3 overhaul facility and investing in technical backup services for ultra-modern Rolls-Royce powerplants in Germany,“ said Lufthansa Chairman and CEO at the laying of the foundation stone attended by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel. From April 2007, the N3 plant will also be overhauling engines for the Airbus A380 – and their size is awesome: The diameter of a Rolls Royce Trent 900 engine is about the same as that of the fuselage of an A320.
Airbus A380
The start of services with the Airbus A380 is a massive project involving staff across the Group.
The A380 project is being implemented by departments from all subsidiaries in the Lufthansa Group, which are working step by step through a meticulously detailed project programme planned with military precision. The foundation stone for a maintenance hangar in Frankfurt was laid on 21 September.. An order worth 14 million euros has been placed for a simulator which is expected to be delivered in December 2007.
China a major future market
The Group and its subsidiaries are thrusting firmly into potential growth markets. Lufthansa is by a long chalk the leading European carrier on routes between Europe and China. It is supporting Air China and Shanghai Airlines as mentor in their preparations for accession to the Star Alliance. It already has codesharing agreements with both airlines.
Group subsidiaries, notably Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Technik and LSG Sky Chefs, are also spearheading the drive into the Chinese market. Ameco, the biggest MRO operation in the Middle Kingdom, or the Jade Cargo International carrier, the first Sino-German airfreight joint venture, are just two significant examples of close cooperation with Chinese companies.
Customer service
Lufthansa is moreover also broadening its service portfolio for First and Business Class passengers as well as status customers in the aircraft cabin and on the ground. Its aim is to convince and win their custom with differentiated products and premium services. Lufthansa is receptive to innovative technology: With 2D barcode technology for check-in and boarding, for example, it now enables passengers to check in at home simply by using their own PC to print out a boarding card. Passage through the terminal could not be more convenient or easier.
The future at Lufthansa has long since begun – a fascinating and exciting experience.
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