Toulouse, France. Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 aircraft, marking a historic moment as this aircraft also represents the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered across the entire Lufthansa Group. The widebody jet carries a commemorative livery honoring “100 years of Lufthansa.”
The A350-1000 will feature the newest Lufthansa ‘Allegris’ cabin with 300 seats in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class. The aircraft will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Munich to destinations like Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore .
As one of the world’s biggest Airbus operators, the Lufthansa Group flies the full spectrum of Airbus aircraft, including the A220, A320 Family, A330, A340, A350 Family, and A380. The airline also served as launch operator for the A321, A320neo, and A340-200.
The A350 is the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort. Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25 per cent advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.
At the end of October 2026, the A350 Family had won 1,628 orders from 70 customers worldwide.
