Lufthansa Systems is pleased to announce the official establishment of its newest subsidiary, Lufthansa Systems India, headquartered in Bengaluru. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering high-quality IT services to more than 350 airline customers worldwide, including the Lufthansa Group.
Lufthansa Systems India will be a key part of the Global Capability Center (GCC), developed by Lufthansa Systems in collaboration with the Indian IT company Infosys. The GCC will leverage state-of-the-art technologies, encompassing AI-driven innovations, to accelerate software and product development for both Lufthansa Group and its external airline customers.
“With Lufthansa Systems India, we are laying the groundwork for future-ready IT services that combine agility, innovation, and deep aviation expertise. Bengaluru’s dynamic tech ecosystem offers the ideal environment to grow our capabilities and attract top talent,” said Luigi Celmi, Managing Director of Lufthansa Systems India.
“The launch of Lufthansa Systems India is a key step in our global strategy to build a resilient and diversified delivery model. It reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in aviation IT. We are excited to deepen our partnership with Infosys and expand our impact across the industry,” added Stefanie Neumann, CEO of Lufthansa Systems.
With the addition of Lufthansa Systems India, the company now operates in 19 locations with a global workforce of around 3,100 employees. Bengaluru joins the company’s strategic location portfolio alongside major hubs in Gdańsk and Budapest, further enhancing its international delivery capabilities.
The establishment of the new location in India marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Lufthansa Systems’ journey toward a smarter, more connected future in aviation technology.
About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH, the leading airline IT provider, has been shaping the future of digital aviation for 30 years. Helping airlines unlock their full potential, the company combines profound industry know-how with advanced technological expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers worldwide a portfolio with often market-leading products that cover all airline business processes – on the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. Lufthansa Systems is committed to improving its own environmental footprint and that of its airline customers of all sizes and business models. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 3,000 people at its locations in 16 countries.
Featured image: Luigi Celmi, CEO of Lufthansa Systems India, credited to Lufthansa Systems
