Innovation & Data News of the Lufthansa Group

24.07.2025

AI-supported ground processes

Lufthansa, Fraport, and zeroG drive innovation at Frankfurt Airport

22.07.2025

LAT successfully introduces Virtual Reality (VR) in Lufthansa Group pilot training - launch customer is Brussels Airlines

First use of VR as an integral part of an A320 type rating

27.11.2024

Celebrating Innovation at the 2024 Lufthansa Group Innovator Award 

A huge congratulations to the nominees and winners of this year’s Innovator Award! This annual event honors the passionate individuals and courageous teams who have turned bold ideas into transformative solutions across the Lufthansa Group.

15.11.2024

Good news for electric mobility: Lufthansa LEOS e-fleet is growing 

Did you know that Lufthansa LEOS now operates six e-tugs? And more to come! 

08.11.2024

Exploring the Future of Aviation with Meta

Lufthansa Group Innovation Lunch Recap

26.10.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #7: AI Aviation Lab with Alexander Motzek

Innovation Runway podcast series

23.10.2024

Dive deeper into our movies, games, apps and podcasts onboard

Flying to a new destination is always an exciting experience on its own, add the META Virtual Reality Glasses and you’ve got an extension of reality that opens up a new chapter of entertainment in the clouds.

07.10.2024

Lufthansa Innovation Hub and ADR Innovation Hub partner up to accelerate innovation

Lufthansa Innovation Hub, the Berlin-based innovation center of Lufthansa Group, and ADR Innovation Hub, the startup accelerator at Rome Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

30.09.2024

The Inside Sessions (Season 3 Episode 5) | All electric aircraft tug

The Inside Sessions

15.09.2024

The Inside Sessions (Season 3 Episode 4) | Hydrogen and its potential in aviation

The Inside Sessions

15.09.2024

The Inside Sessions (Season 3 Episode 3) | Extended reality crew training

The Inside Sessions

15.09.2024

The Inside Sessions (Season 3 Episode 2) | Enhancing cabin maintenance with AI and augmented reality

The Inside Sessions

15.09.2024

The Inside Sessions (Season 3 Episode 1) | Carry-on Baggage detection with AI

The Inside Sessions

28.08.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #6: Baggage Smart Documentation Search with Lorena Moccia

Innovation Runway podcast series

31.07.2024

Aligning visions for a sustainable future

This week we had the fantastic experience of hosting the Green Mobility Trainees from Lufthansa Group at Wingcopter. This visit, initiated from our earlier meeting at the Innovation Runway Lunch in April, marked a valuable exchange with the next generation of aviation leaders.

31.07.2024

Celebrating Innovation and Social Impact at Lufthansa Group! 

Last week marked the exciting finale  of our Lufthansa Group Social Innovation Challenge, a pivotal event commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the help alliance. This challenge called upon all our employees to submit groundbreaking social ideas in the travel segment, and the response was truly inspiring.

12.07.2024

Flightradar24

Where, how high, how fast? Flightradar24 provides real-time information on aircraft positions, flight routes, and other interesting flight-related data. Directly in your Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines App.

12.07.2024

Test and validate innovative business ideas in an early stage

The Lufthansa Group Open Lab Network enables Lufthansa Group employees to test and validate innovative business ideas at an early stage and in the shortest possible time by providing a matchmaking platform for joint experimentation, co-creation, and innovation. 

11.07.2024

Last week, we discussed how robotics can support employees in the aviation industry as part of the Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway Lunch session.

10.07.2024

LHG meets TUM!

LHG meets TUM! 33 students of the TUM School of Management had a chance to pitch their innovative solutions to challenges of the aviation industry in front of Jens Ritter - CEO of the Lufthansa airlines - and other representatives of the Lufthansa Group. 

09.07.2024

Digital Aviation Roundtable

On Tuesday, Bitkom hosted the Digital Aviation Roundtable with the Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway, where we welcomed key industry players and external guests for a keynote and discussion at the Lufthansa Aviation Center 

09.07.2024

Excellent environmental management: Lufthansa Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine receive EMAS seal of approval again

25.06.2024

The 3rd Lufthansa Systems Developer Conference

It's a wrap! The 3rd Lufthansa Systems Developer Conference was an incredible #deepdive into Developer Experience #DX and #ArtificialIntelligence, offering attendees a comprehensive look at the latest trends and cutting-edge technologies.

25.06.2024

We're thrilled to announce that the Lufthansa Group made it to the finals of the World Aviation Festival Battle of the Apps!

Thank you to our customers and everyone who voted and showed support!
In recent months, the dedicated teams at the Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar worked on significantly improving our App, providing a more reliable, personalized, and seamless digital experience. In doing so, we focus on four pillars, demonstrating our commitment to listening to our customers and continuously improving.

23.06.2024

zeroG - AI in Aviation - We're thrilled to see our AI software solution making a positive impact at Fraport AG's

By optimizing turnaround processes, we're not only enhancing efficiency but also improving ground operations. This collaboration with Fraport is a significant step forward in the AI@Fraport initiative. 

21.06.2024

5th Lufthansa Group Data Community Day

Over the last 2 days, we hosted our 5th Lufthansa Group Data Community Day, to which Xavier Lagardere invited over 200 data experts from the Lufthansa Group to discuss current data initiatives and trends.

The days were fully packed. We had very inspiring keynotes on "Responsible AI" by David Stephenson, Ph.D. and "What champions do differently: How we change our own mindset" by Dr. Josef Frischeisen.
 

20.06.2024

Synhelion inaugurates DAWN – the world’s first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels

13.06.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #5: FlightSearch App with Toan Le

Innovation Runway podcast series

28.05.2024

Where is the innovation journey headed for Lufthansa Group and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub?

Time to catch a glimpse into the future with our Managing Director Xavier Lagardere!

25.05.2024

AERENA Inseat System on a Discover Airlines A320 aircraft

Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway is proud to share a behind the scenes look at the event celebrating the first installation of the AERENA Inseat System on a Discover Airlines A320 aircraft. This innovation and collaboration partnership between AERQ, Discover Airlines, and Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway has been an incredible journey, and a great example of how the Innovation Runway brings together ideas and implementers, funding and expertise to drive innovation forward within the Lufthansa Group.

13.05.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #4: Austrian Travel Assistant with Christa Rosendaal & Viktor Rinke

Innovation Runway podcast series

25.04.2024

1 year anniversary - Innovation Runway

Congratulations to the Hashtag#InnovationRunway, our Lufthansa Group program for all innovators, on its first anniversary! We’re looking forward to celebrating many more! 

14.03.2024

The AERENA Inseat System now got installed in an #A320

What a milestone for our joint venture with LG Electronics. We are super excited to announce that AERQis now flying! The AERENA Inseat System now got installed in an Airbus A320 of Discover Airlines and will be serving mid-haul flights.

14.03.2024

Innovation emerges as the leading force on the path to climate-neutral aviation.

This was reaffirmed at the 5th Bauhaus Luftfahrt Symposium in Berlin, where we showcased our achievements and vision for this sector and engaged with other key industry players.

27.02.2024

Vision Pro opens a new chapter in digital training design

24.02.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #3: Baggage Alerting Tool with Maximilian Hoffmann

Innovation Runway podcast series

13.02.2024

With the arrival of the new year, a fresh chapter unfolds in the story of the Lufthansa Innovation Hub. We’re happy to announce that Xavier Lagardere has joined our team as the new Managing Director!

24.01.2024

Innovation Runway podcast series - Episode #2: Open Lab Network with Christian Haude

05.01.2024

Thanks to Bloomberg and Bloomberg Green for showcasing a major leap towards the sustainable aviation future for Lufhansa Group.

The journey of transformation is filled with challenges, but together with partners like Synhelion, we're not just facing them – we're embracing them. Join our Swiss International Air Lines CEO, Dieter R. F. Vranckx and Synhelion co-founder and co-CEO, Philipp Furler, PhD, on a path towards sustainable fuel development, market introduction and scale up.

22.12.2023

How to stay on top of sustainability solutions for your business?

By tapping into the front lines of global innovation. A shout out to the GREENTECH FESTIVAL Singapore Edition for providing a platform to connect with developments in Southeast Asia. An event where industry leaders can tune in, share ideas and implementation strategies. Here are the Lufthansa Group's five pillars of our goal to become carbon neutral by 2050 and cut our net carbon emissions in half by 2030 from 2019 levels

22.12.2023

An aircraft generates 10,000 data points every minute

Imagine the amount of data produced by the 700 aircraft in daily use at Lufthansa Group. Our Senior Director Digital Operations Optimization, Christian Most, explains how the use of AI technology can optimize airline operations by saving fuel and thus reducing CO2 emissions.

06.12.2023

Lufthansa Group and LGE Travel Forge Groundbreaking Sustainability Partnership

Lufthansa Group is pleased to announce a historic partnership with Singapore-based LGE Travel, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability in aviation. This partnership with LGE represents the highest-ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) bulk deal for Lufthansa Group in the Asia-Pacific region. It not only marks a monumental step towards sustainable practices but also signifies a pivotal moment as the first-ever bulk SAF deal in Singapore. Lufthansa Group is proud to spearhead such an innovative partnership aimed at reshaping the future of aviation in the Asia Pacific region.

07.12.2023

Lufthansa Group and Lilium sign Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership

The Lufthansa Group and Lilium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic partnership on electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft operation in Europe.

30.11.2023

Lufthansa Group 2023 Innovation Forum

The Lufthansa Group 2023 Innovation Forum is in full swing! Our host Xavier Lagardere (VP Innovation & Chief Data Officer at Lufthansa Group) welcomes you. Here are some first impressions

28.11.2023

Episode #1: Open Lab Network with Xavier Lagardere

Innovation Runway podcast series

20.11.2023

Virtual cockpit: Lufthansa Group and Airbus present digital training technology at the Digital Summit hosted by the Federal Government in Jena

Lufthansa Group and Airbus present innovative virtual-reality system for pilot training

15.11.2023

AVIATAR X CDTM

Teaming up with the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Valencia, we're delving into the future of Technology Management at the crossroads of industry, research, and education.

20.10.2023

Bitkom Beyond hosted by the Lufthansa Group

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting the Bitkom Events at our headquarters in Frankfurt, where Xavier Lagardere, Chief Data Officer & VP Innovation, Lufthansa Group discussed the strategic, technological and human challenges of digitization together with other representatives from German corporates and German startups.

19.10.2023

Looking back on 2 intensive days of our ChatGPT Hackathon

The Lufthansa Group Innovation Runway Program initiated a ChatGPT Hackathon, where we invited colleagues across the group to submit ideas on how to use ChatGPT to optimize Lufthansa Group services and products.

18.09.2023

The conference above the clouds.

At FlyingLab, we believe in creating exceptional experiences by providing unique platforms like the Up & Beyond Event to drive innovation. At over 30.000 feet, we invited industry experts, aviation enthusiasts and fellow passengers to discuss how the travel experience of tomorrow might look like.

15.09.2023

Every innovation is born from a simple yet powerful idea.

At Lufthansa Group, we are commited to fostering a culture of creativity and growth. Our organization provides a multitude of programs and tools, empowering our team to actively contribute to the future of the Lufthansa Group. During the "Destination ZUKUNFT" event in Vienna, we had the opportunity to showcase some of the latest innovations to our business partners in the travel industry and offer a glimpse into the future of the aviation.

31.08.2023

NFT trading card app goes live

Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Miles & More offer air travelers of Lufthansa Group Airlines a thrilling collecting experience with Uptrip app

01.08.2023

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group sign Letter of Intent on the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ‘Made in Germany’

Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy

05.07.2023

Innovation driver: Lufthansa Group invests in new technology to transmit flight trajectory information in real time

Every drop counts: An optimized flight path saves fuel and reduces CO₂ emissions. With the standard installation of a new, innovative technology for transmitting flight profile information in its new A320neo/A321neo aircraft, the Lufthansa Group aims to further improve airspace management in Europe, avoid unnecessary detours and thus fly more sustainably.

29.06.2023

Berlin is calling!

At #hubberlin23, the tech ecosystem comes together to create a sustainable future with technology trends and digitalization. Several ministers of the German Bundestag as well as CEOs of German and European companies meet up to gain insights, exchange ideas and discuss topics like sustainability, mobility, artificial intelligence, security and metaverse.

26.06.2023

Google and Lufthansa Group: A Strong Partnership Pioneering Innovation

Google and Lufthansa Group have intensified their partnership to revolutionize the digital landscape in the #aviation industry. Today we celebrate our collaboration with the Lufthansa Group x Google Day in Seeheim.

06.06.2023

AGIFORS Airline Operations 2023 Study Group Meeting

This meetings' theme is "Airline Resiliency from Disruptive Events: Modernizing the Planning Process, Tools, and Technology for Fast Recovery" and it takes place on June 6-9, 2023  in Mexico City.

Intelligent edge applications are revolutionising our daily lives, from transportation to medical applications. But what exactly is the intelligent edge? During our very first video podcast Data Way Point Manuel - principal consultant at zeroG - will talk to Alexander, zeroG's expert on intelligent edge applications at zeroG.

Take a peek behind the curtain & learn more about our products!