Lufthansa Adds A320neo and A350-900 to 100th Anniversary Fleet

Lufthansa German Airlines is expanding its special 100th anniversary fleet with the addition of two new aircraft painted in commemorative liveries, bringing the total number of aircraft displaying the centenary design to three. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Following the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner adorned with a bold “XXL crane” special paint scheme, Lufthansa is preparing to receive an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 with the same centennial colours. Both jets leave their respective paint facilities — the A320neo from Norwich, England, and the A350-900 from Châteauroux, France — before entering the airline’s commercial network. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The 100th anniversary livery features a deep blue fuselage adorned with Lufthansa’s iconic white crane logo, with the number “100” and the dates “1926 | 2026” integrated into the design. A large “100” motif is also painted on the underside of the aircraft, ensuring visibility during ground operations and flight. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The Airbus A320neo, registered D-AING, is expected to touch down at Frankfurt Airport on January 19, 2026. After its arrival, the narrowbody jet will enter scheduled service on routes such as Frankfurt–Larnaca in Cyprus, showcasing the centennial paint scheme on short-haul European operations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Meanwhile, the Airbus A350-900, registered D-AIXL, is slated to arrive at Munich Airport on February 3, 2026, bolstering Lufthansa’s long-haul widebody fleet during a milestone year. These additions expand the anniversary fleet across both narrowbody and widebody operations, reflecting the airline’s breadth of service and global footprint. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

The Boeing 787-9, which was the first aircraft to debut the special anniversary livery, landed in Frankfurt in late December 2025 and is slated to begin commercial service in January 2026 on routes including Frankfurt–Mumbai. As a high-profile ambassador for Lufthansa’s centennial, the Dreamliner will appear on international services and is expected to attract attention from passengers and aviation enthusiasts alike. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Lufthansa plans to continue expanding its centenary-liveried fleet throughout 2026. By autumn, additional aircraft — including an Airbus A380, a Boeing 747-8 and the first Airbus A350-1000 delivered to the carrier — will receive the special scheme, further symbolising the airline’s century-long history and operational evolution. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

The anniversary fleet not only commemorates Lufthansa’s founding in 1926 but also highlights its modern global network strategy. By deploying the painted aircraft across short-haul and long-haul schedules, the airline reinforces its market presence across regional and intercontinental markets during a landmark year in its history. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

These developments occur as Lufthansa continues modernising and renewing its fleet, with widebody platforms like the A350 family central to long-haul operations and narrowbody types such as the A320neo central to European services. This anniversary initiative dovetails with broader fleet expansion and sustainability goals that the carrier has pursued through new aircraft deliveries and updated network planning. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}