Toulouse, France, November 10, 2026 – Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s history. The aircraft also represents the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered across the Lufthansa Group. The widebody jet will enter service featuring a special livery commemorating Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary.
The A350-1000 will be equipped with Lufthansa’s latest Allegris cabin concept, offering a total of 300 seats across four travel classes: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
The aircraft is scheduled to operate long-haul flights from Lufthansa’s Munich hub to destinations such as Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore.
As one of the world’s largest Airbus operators, the Lufthansa Group operates a diverse fleet of Airbus aircraft, including the A220, A320 Family, A330, A340, A350 Family, and A380. Lufthansa has also played a significant role in aviation history as the launch customer and operator of the A321, A320neo, and A340-200.
The Airbus A350, one of the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft, is designed to offer a nonstop range of up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers). Its advanced technologies and aerodynamic design set new standards for efficiency and passenger comfort on intercontinental flights.
Thanks to its next-generation Rolls-Royce engines and lightweight materials, the A350 delivers a 25% improvement in fuel consumption, operating costs, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions compared with previous-generation competing aircraft.
As of the end of October 2026, the Airbus A350 Family had received a total of 1,628 orders from 70 customers worldwide.
