Lufthansa Airlines is presenting an iconic special livery to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026. Starting in December, a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered as D-ABPU) will proudly carry the symbol of Lufthansa’s unique identity around the world: the crane.
The special livery features a blue fuselage with a white crane hovering above it, its wings merging into the wings of the aircraft. The wings of the aircraft thus virtually become the wings of the crane. An unprecedented design that combines movement and elegance, tradition and the future. Designed as a trademark by graphic designer and architect Otto Firle in 1918, the crane has become Lufthansa’s unmistakable distinguishing feature worldwide over the decades.
In addition to the crane, the numerals “100” are integrated on the left side of the fuselage and the lettering “1926 / 2026” on the right side. A “100” logo is also painted on the underside of the aircraft.
The Boeing 787-9 with the registration D-ABPU received its special livery in Charleston, USA.
Lufthansa is expected to take delivery of the aircraft with Allegris interior in Frankfurt in November. It is scheduled to enter regular service in December and will act as a flying ambassador, promoting Lufthansa’s anniversary around the world.
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