Lufthansa Cityline recently took a significant step in the realignment of its fleet: four Airbus A321P2F (Passenger to Freighter) were handed over to Lufthansa Cargo. This step not only marks a fleet change for the Lufthansa subsidiary, but also shows the increasing demand for cargo capacity in air transport. The four A321P2Fs, which were previously stationed in Frankfurt, are now part of Lufthansa Cargo's cargo fleet, which currently consists of eleven Boeing 777-200Fs. The conversion to the cargo version of the A321 has been gradually completed since January 2022, with these aircraft now specifically optimized for the transport of goods. According to reports from **CH-Aviation**, one of the A321P2Fs is currently marked as inactive, indicating possible maintenance or conversion work. In addition to the current fleet expansion, Lufthansa Cargo is expecting the arrival of a fifth A321P2F. The long-haul fleet will also be strengthened with seven Boeing 777-8Fs, underlining Lufthansa Cargo's ambitions to significantly increase its capacity in global freight traffic. These developments are particularly relevant at a time when the air cargo industry is challenged by the continued rise in e-commerce and increasing demand for fast deliveries. Challenges and opportunities Despite the positive developments, there are challenges that Lufthansa Cityline and Lufthansa Cargo must overcome. Earlier this year, cracks were discovered on the converted A321 conversion freighters. These cracks were deemed not to be safety-related, but could temporarily affect the aircraft's operational capability. Such technical challenges can have a significant impact on operations and costs. However, the future of Lufthansa Cityline remains uncertain, especially now that the airline is now operating exclusively passenger aircraft.