Lufthansa Group have confirmed that 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft have been allocated to member airline Eurowings as part of its future fleet renewal.
The order, valued at around $5 billion at list prices, will see a shift in focus for the German airline which at present flies only Airbus A320 family aircraft, including both ceo and neo models.
With the arrival of new 737 MAX, Eurowings will for a time operate a hybrid fleet of both Airbus and Boeing models, however its fleet of some 28 Airbus A319s are currently planned for retirement and will be replaced by the MAX jets.
Cost Efficiency for the Future

An older Eurowings A320ceo.
Lufthansa Group confirmed that its decision to order the 737 MAX was based on plans to become more sustainable. The aircraft uses up to 30% less fuel than the A319, and will allow the airline to become more environmentally friendly, as well as saving money.
The 737 MAX also offers the next generation of technology compared to the A319/A320ceo models, meaning Eurowings will keep up with low-cost rivals like Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air who have all invested in more modern, younger fleets over recent years.
Eurowings 737 Deliveries
Deliveries of Eurowings’ new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet will begin in 2027.
The aircraft feature 189 seats in an all-economy layout, which is an increase of 39 seats over the Airbus A319. They will also offer greater passenger comfort.
Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr said: “The company’s focus on tourism expansion and European growth benefits the entire Lufthansa Group. This investment signals our confidence in Eurowings’ future success and reinforces our position as a leading European aviation group.”
Boeing expects to complete deliveries of the 40-strong fleet by 2032.