Lufthansa strikes Gold as it’s named ATW’s Eco-Aviation Airline of the Year
Coveted top honour recognizes Lufthansa’s comprehensive, company-wide commitment to eco-solutions and green initiatives
Toronto, ON, May 7, 2012 – Today Air Transport World, a monthly aviation trade publication that reports on the international airline industry, announced that Lufthansa has been named “Eco-Aviation Airline of the Year,” the highest honour issued by the magazine’s first annual Eco-Aviation Awards.
“Lufthansa’s comprehensive environmental and sustainability efforts touch nearly every corner of the airline, and in many cases influence the entire industry,” said Karen Walker, Executive Editor of Air Transport World. “For example, the unprecedented long-term biofuel study that Lufthansa concluded in January will no doubt benefit the entire industry.”
Lufthansa’s application showcased the breadth of the company’s environmental efforts. Among them, the airline’s dedication to fuel-efficiency, which is achieved through an ongoing investment in fleet modernization, including adding the A380 and new 747-8 Intercontinental to the airline’s fleet and the development of a more effective flight-route planning solution; humanitarian relief that provides aid to communities struck by natural disasters and supports protection of endangered species; and vital umbrella support from senior-level management via Lufthansa’s cross-departmental Corporate Responsibility Council.
Winners were selected by the magazine’s editorial staff and members of ATW’s Eco-Aviation Conference Committee. ATW editors will present the award at a June 21st ceremony that will conclude the publication’s fifth Annual Eco-Aviation Conference, which is attended by high-level aerospace industry executives, operations management, government officials and representatives of companies who are working with mainstream eco-aviation products.
About Lufthansa
One of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to 211 destinations in 84 countries, with hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, and with the Lufthansa Group acquisition of Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and SWISS – Vienna, Brussels and Zurich. From its 21 North American gateways, Lufthansa— recently voted by Fortune as one of the five most admired airlines in the world— and its partners serve over 450 destinations in more than 120 countries. An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and sustainability, operating the most technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world. Its long-haul fleet to and from North America includes the Boeing 747-400, as well as the Airbus A300 sub fleet. Currently, Lufthansa has over 160 new aircraft worth about $22 billion on order. Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the A380 and is also the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft. Known for its premium services, Lufthansa continues its $105 million program earmarked for building new or upgrading existing lounge facilities across its worldwide network and will spend more than $3.6 billion in new onboard products and services by 2015. In 2010, Lufthansa re-launched its broadband wireless Internet service onboard, FlyNet. For more information or reservations, visit www.lufthansa.com.
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