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Lufthansa unveils special Boeing 787-9 livery for 100th anniversary

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Lufthansa is preparing for its centennial celebrations in 2026 with the introduction of a striking special livery on a new Boeing 787-9. The aircraft, registered D-ABPU, was painted in Charleston, USA, and will be delivered to Frankfurt in November before entering service in December.

The design features a blue fuselage with a white crane—Lufthansa’s iconic symbol since 1918—its wings blending into those of the aircraft. Additional anniversary markings include the numerals “100”, the years “1926 / 2026”, and a logo on the underside of the fuselage.

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter said the livery reflects the airline’s enduring values of safety, pioneering spirit, quality, freedom, and reliability, while honouring the contributions of its employees.

The specially liveried 787-9, equipped with Lufthansa’s new Allegris interior, will serve as a “flying ambassador”, carrying the centennial message worldwide throughout the anniversary year.

This post was published on 26 September 2025 18:48

André Orban

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