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Lufthansa backs Boeing, says manufacturer ‘will get back to its feet’
2022.05.19 20:56
FILE PHOTO: A Boeing 747-8i plane of German air carrier Lufthansa lands at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lufthansa Chief Executive Carsten Spohr said on Thursday the German airline strongly backs U.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing (NYSE:BA) Co, which has faced criticism over program delays.
Earlier this month, Lufthansa said it would buy 10 cargo planes including seven of the 777X version, also known as 777-8F and boosted its order for Boeing 787s.
“Boeing as a symbol of America will get back to its feet,” Spohr said. He added to airline officials in attendance “it’s a good time to negotiate prices with Boeing right now.”
