PARIS (AFX) - German flag carrier Lufthansa is considering buying around 15 Boeing 747-8 long-haul jets, a source close to the airline said.

The airline wants to fill a gap in its fleet between the Airbus A340-600 and A380 aircraft.

In September, Lufthansa ordered 35 Airbus aircraft comprising five A319s, ten A320s and 15 A321s with an option over a further 30 aircraft.

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