{"id":184998,"date":"2026-03-04T14:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=184998"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:58:42","slug":"lufthansas-jumbo-joins-celebration-boeing-747-8-debuts-special-100th-anniversary-livery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/lufthansas-jumbo-joins-celebration-boeing-747-8-debuts-special-100th-anniversary-livery.html","title":{"rendered":"Lufthansa’s “Jumbo” Joins Celebration: Boeing 747-8 Debuts Special 100th Anniversary Livery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lufthansa<\/strong> has included its iconic Boeing 747-8<\/strong> in its centennial celebrations, decorating the “Queen of the Skies” with the special anniversary design. This aircraft becomes the sixth in the fleet to sport this commemorative livery as it prepares to resume transatlantic operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An International Transformation Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft, registered as D-ABYN<\/strong> and named “Niedersachsen<\/strong>,” received its new look at the facilities in San Bernardino, California, in the United States (U.S.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After completing the paintwork, the “Jumbo” began its journey back home under flight number LH9913<\/strong>. It is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport this Thursday, March 5, at approximately 10:00 a.m. local time. For the delight of aviation enthusiasts, the airline has planned for the landing to take place on the airport’s center runway, ensuring optimal visibility of the new “XXL” branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Lufthansa Modernizes 38 Airbus A320s with New Cabins, Increased Luggage Capacity, and USB Ports<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centennial Fleet Takes Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the addition of the Boeing 747-8, Lufthansa now has six aircraft featuring the “100 years” design. The company\u2019s strategy has been to distribute this imagery across various models within its short-haul and long-haul fleets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current fleet with special livery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n