Iconic Aircraft Joins Airline's Centenary Celebrations

Lufthansa has unveiled its Boeing 747-8 aircraft featuring the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery and XXL Crane design. The aircraft, registered D-ABYN, is scheduled to arrive back in Germany on March 5, 2026, and will reenter service on March 6, 2026, with a flight to Los Angeles. This is the sixth aircraft to feature the special design, which includes the lettering ‘1926 | 2026’ and ‘100’. Lufthansa is one of the last commercial airlines in the world to operate the Boeing 747. The airline’s centenary celebrations were first reported by AeroTime.