·August 30, 2025

Fresh from Boeing: Lufthansa B787-9 with its New Allegris Cabine

Expecting nine B787-9 Dreamliner planes from Boeing, Lufthansa will launch service not to the United States, but to Toronto, Canada. SOURCE: Fresh from Boeing: Lufthansa B787-9 with its New Allegris Cabine BY: eTurboNews | eTN

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