Key Takeaways
- A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 features a new blue 100-year anniversary livery.
- The aircraft is part of the ‘Team XXL Crane’ fleet design.
- The plane will reenter service on March 6, 2026, with a flight to Los Angeles.
Lufthansa Unveils Iconic 100-Year Anniversary Livery on Boeing 747-8
Lufthansa Celebrates Centennial with Special Blue and XXL Crane Design
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, registered D-ABYN, is set to arrive at Frankfurt Airport on March 5, 2026, before reentering service with its new blue 100-year anniversary livery. The aircraft features the XXL Crane design and will make its way back to Germany after a stop in Los Angeles. Breaking AeroTime reports that this is part of Lufthansa’s ‘Team XXL Crane’ fleet design, which includes an Airbus A380, two A320neos, an A350, and a Boeing 787-9. An additional aircraft, an Airbus A350-1000, will receive the special design in autumn 2026.
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