On March 19, 2026, Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, wearing a special 100th-anniversary livery, landed for the first time in Mexico City (MEX). The aircraft, matrícula D-ABYN and named “Niedersachsen,” was welcomed at the Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM).
Key details regarding this event include:
- 100th Anniversary Livery: The “Lufthansa 100th Anniversary” livery is part of a series celebrating the airline’s centennial (1926–2026), featuring a modern white-and-blue design with a large crane logo.
- The Aircraft: The Boeing 747-8 (“Jumbo Jet”) is an iconic long-haul aircraft and represents one of the few active, passenger-configured 747-8s in the world.
- Regular Route: The plane arrived on the regular Frankfurt (FRA) – Mexico City (MEX) route (LH498/499).
- Aviation Interest: The arrival drew significant attention from local aviation fans and “spotters” in Mexico City.
Source: Lufthansa Group
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