Lufthansa’s Structure and Fleet

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is a global aviation group headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The company traces its roots back to 1926 and today operates a fleet of 737 aircraft across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

Its operations are divided into three core segments. The Passenger Airlines unit includes Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings, covering a wide range of travel products for consumers. The Logistics segment handles airfreight container management, time-critical shipments and customs clearance, along with digital solutions for cross-border e-commerce. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division services civil commercial aircraft for airlines, leasing companies, VIP operators, governments and armed forces.

The group also sells flight tickets and extras through travel agents, its own websites and partner airlines, runs professional training for cockpit and cabin crew, and provides IT services to the aviation industry.

The Three Pillars: Passengers, Logistics and MRO

A multi-brand passenger strategy

Lufthansa’s passenger arm spans a portfolio of airlines targeting different markets — from premium full-service carriers like SWISS and Austrian to the leaner Eurowings. This structure allows the group to cover both business and leisure demand while optimizing costs and network synergies.

Logistics as a high-margin growth lever

The logistics segment adds diversification beyond ticket sales. Airfreight services, particularly time-definite shipments and e-commerce solutions, often deliver higher margins and are less cyclical than passenger traffic. The ability to offer integrated customs clearance gives the group a competitive edge in global supply chains.

MRO: serving itself and others

The maintenance, repair and overhaul unit not only keeps Lufthansa’s own fleet airworthy but also generates third-party revenue from a broad client base. Because MRO services are essential regardless of economic cycles, the division provides a degree of revenue stability that pure-play passenger airlines lack.