{"id":183243,"date":"2026-01-19T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=183243"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:02:29","slug":"lufthansa-deploys-its-centennial-fleet-a320-and-a350-join-the-787-with-special-livery-for-100-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/01\/lufthansa-deploys-its-centennial-fleet-a320-and-a350-join-the-787-with-special-livery-for-100-years.html","title":{"rendered":"Lufthansa Deploys Its Centennial Fleet: A320 and A350 Join the 787 with Special Livery for 100 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Lufthansa<\/strong> is accelerating the visibility of its 100th anniversary (1926\u20132026) by expanding its &#8220;anniversary fleet,&#8221; incorporating two new aircraft with a special livery that join the already delivered Boeing 787-9. In the coming days, an <strong>Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900<\/strong> will roll out of the painting workshops in Norwich (United Kingdom) and Ch\u00e2teauroux (France), respectively, showcasing the design the airline has chosen as the emblem of its centennial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Far from being a cosmetic gesture, this initiative reinforces a clear corporate narrative: turning the fleet into a global ambassador during a key year for the company, combining operational reach, visual consistency, and high media impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centennial Livery: Identity, Continuity, and Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The design maintains a common line across all models in the program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A blue fuselage with a white crane whose wings integrate visually with the aircraft&#8217;s wings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A &#8220;100&#8221; integrated on the left side of the fuselage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The inscription &#8220;1926 | 2026&#8221; on the right side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An additional &#8220;100&#8221; on the belly of the aircraft, visible from the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of an extra-large (XXL) graphic maximizes legibility on the ground and in flight, a relevant decision for the general public as well as for spotters and the specialized aviation community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/01\/lufthansa-group-to-equip-entire-fleet-with-high-speed-starlink-internet.html\">Lufthansa Group to Equip Entire Fleet with High-Speed Starlink Internet<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A320neo D-AING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Airbus A320neo, registration D-AING, is scheduled to arrive in Frankfurt on January 19, 2026. After its incorporation, it will enter regular service directly, with Larnaca (Cyprus) as its first commercial destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of the A320neo is not random. It is the workhorse for short and medium-haul routes, where daily exposure is maximized and brand impact is multiplied by frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A350-900 D-AIXL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Airbus A350-900, registration D-AIXL, is scheduled to arrive in Munich on February 3, 2026. Its incorporation extends the intercontinental reach of the anniversary livery, reinforcing the brand&#8217;s presence in strategic long-haul markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Precursor: The Boeing 787-9 &#8220;Berlin&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program builds on a previous milestone: the Boeing 787-9 &#8220;Papa Uniform&#8221; (D-ABPU), christened &#8220;Berlin,&#8221; which landed in Frankfurt on December 23. This aircraft will begin regular service on January 20, 2026, with Mumbai (India) as its first destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lufthansa explicitly defines it as the &#8220;flying ambassador of the anniversary year,&#8221; a role that combines the Dreamliner&#8217;s operational efficiency with strong symbolic weight on intercontinental routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next: A380, 747-8, and the First A350-1000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion of the anniversary fleet does not stop here. For the autumn of 2026, Lufthansa plans to paint three additional aircraft with the special design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Airbus A380<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Boeing 747-8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first Airbus A350-1000 delivered to the airline, whose arrival is scheduled for October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the incorporation of the A320neo and the A350-900, Lufthansa is consolidating a cross-cutting visibility strategy that covers short, medium, and long-haul routes and sets the stage for an even more ambitious second phase with the A380, 747-8, and A350-1000. 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