The Ju 388 was a development of the Ju 188, which was based on the
well-known Ju 88. The wings and tail were taken from the Ju 188
without modification, and the landing gear originated from the Ju
88.
"We are very pleased to become an investor in JetBlue.
Our investment reflects the confidence we have in JetBlue's
quality, growth potential and management team. This investment
presents Lufthansa with a compelling opportunity to invest in the
US point-to-point carrier market as the industry continues to
evolve. The transaction links two airlines with international
reputations for quality, innovation and a service
culture."
Source: Deutsche Lufthansa AG CEO Wolfgang
Mayrhuber. On Thursday, Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced it would
pay $300 million for a 19-percent stake in JetBlue Airways Corp. --
the first time Lufthansa has made a move into the US airline
industry.
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