Lufthansa (LHA GY) said Monday it had placed an order for 10 Airbus (AIR FP) and 10 Boeing (BA) long-haul aircraft worth a total of USD 7.7bln at list prices, via AFP

Lufthansa's sizable aircraft order from both Airbus and Boeing signals strong confidence in the recovery of air travel demand. This deal not only underscores the airline's strategic growth plans but also highlights potential competitiveness implications within the aerospace sector, affecting both supplier stocks and broader equity indices.