Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8, registered D-ABYN and named ‘Niedersachsen,’ is the latest iconic aircraft to receive the airline’s blue 100-year anniversary livery featuring the XXL Crane design. This follows the Airbus A380 makeover in February 2026, making the 747-8 the sixth plane in the special fleet.
On March 4, 2026, Lufthansa announced the aircraft’s livery upgrade completed in San Bernardino, California. Under flight number LH9913, it is scheduled to arrive at Frankfurt Airport on March 5, 2026, around 10:00 a.m., landing on the center runway for visibility to spotters, journalists, and fans. A Lufthansa spokesperson stated, ‘The aircraft, christened “Niedersachsen,” is expected to land on the airport’s center runway, clearly visible for spotters, journalists, and fans.’
The Queen of the Skies will reenter service on March 6, 2026, with a flight to Los Angeles. The design includes the XXL Crane, ‘1926 | 2026’ lettering, and ‘100’ emblem. Lufthansa, one of the last commercial operators of the Boeing 747, already features the livery on an A380, two A320neos, an A350, and a Boeing 787-9. An Airbus A350-1000 will complete the set in autumn 2026.