Airbus A350-1000. Photo: Lufthansa Lufthansa has unveiled the latest addition to its growing 100th anniversary fleet, revealing the airline's first-ever Airbus A350-1000 in a striking commemorative livery ahead of its delivery later this year.
Airbus A350-1000. Photo: LufthansaPainted at Airbus' Toulouse facility, the aircraft features a bold blue fuselage, an oversized white Lufthansa crane, and the inscriptions "1926 | 2026" and "100" to celebrate the carrier's centennial. The special paint scheme required 432 liters of blue paint and 246 liters of white paint.
Airbus A350-1000. Photo: LufthansaThe aircraft is expected to join Lufthansa's fleet this fall after completing flight testing, interior work, and final acceptance checks. Registered D-AIFA and named "Deutschland," it will also mark a major production milestone as the 700th aircraft Airbus has delivered to the Lufthansa Group.
The Airbus A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 family, is nearly 74 meters long and offers seating for 300 passengers across First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. Lufthansa has ordered 15 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled through 2030.
Airbus A350-1000. Photo: LufthansaThe new jet becomes the seventh aircraft to receive Lufthansa's centennial livery, joining an Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 747-8, and two Airbus A320neo aircraft already flying in the special colors.
Airbus A350-1000. Photo: LufthansaAlso as part of the anniversary celebrations, the airline introduced redesigned uniforms with BOSS, blending heritage and modern style as part of its 100th anniversary, with rollout starting late 2026.
New Lufthansa uniforms. © Lufthansa_Oscar BravoEarlier this month, Lufthansa announced an important milestone in the field of sustainability: Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 completed 15 years of climate research flights as part of the IAGOS atmospheric monitoring program