German flag carrier Lufthansa announced a fresh order Monday for Boeing's big new 777X widebody airplane, delivering a much-needed boost just as a leading industry figure questioned the jet's future.
And the airline added an uplift too for the troubled 787 Dreamliner jet program, which hasn't delivered a plane in the past year.
Adding to its previous 777X launch order in 2013 for 20 of the passenger version of the giant new plane, Lufthansa on Monday ordered seven 777X freighter models for its air cargo unit.
