Lufthansa Takes Delivery of 700th Airbus Aircraft
Lufthansa Group received its first Airbus A350-1000, marking the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered to the airline and a 50-year partnership between the two companies.
The Lufthansa Group took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 on November 10, 2026, a milestone that also represents the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered to the group. The aircraft, registered as D-AIFA and named "Deutschland," features a special livery celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa and the 50th anniversary of the airline's partnership with Airbus.
Based at the Munich hub, the A350-1000 will serve as the airline's new flagship. It is the first long-haul plane in the fleet equipped with Starlink-powered Wi-Fi, which will be free for Travel ID and Miles & More users. The aircraft also introduces the Allegris premium cabin and reduces fuel consumption per passenger by up to 30 percent.
Following its arrival in Munich on November 11, the aircraft is scheduled for its inaugural flight to Tokyo Haneda on December 3, 2026. Lufthansa has ordered a total of 15 A350-1000 aircraft, with deliveries expected to continue through 2030.
