Airbus A321P2F Lufthansa Cargo D-AEUI Dia Ireland (1:500)

Airbus A321P2F Lufthansa Cargo D-AEUI Dia Ireland (1:500)

This Herpa 536660-001 Airbus A321P2F model is a highly detailed 1:500 scale die-cast replica, finished in the clean and contemporary Lufthansa Cargo white and blue livery. The model represents aircraft registration D-AEUI, a converted freighter that reflects the airline’s expanding medium-haul cargo operations.

As part of Herpa’s long-running Wings series, this release offers refined moulding and crisp printed details, faithfully replicating the real aircraft’s cargo configuration. Constructed from high-quality metal, the model delivers both durability and a premium feel for collectors.

With a wingspan of 68 mm, it provides a compact yet visually striking display presence, ideal for modern 1:500 scale airline collections.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion)
• Operator/Livery: Lufthansa Cargo
• Registration: D-AEUI
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 68 mm
• Colour Scheme: White and blue
• Release: News V (September/October 2025)

Historical Background

The Airbus A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) represents a growing trend in aviation, where former passenger aircraft are converted into efficient cargo carriers. This approach allows airlines to extend aircraft lifecycles while meeting increasing demand for regional freight capacity.

In autumn 2022, Lufthansa Cargo began introducing A321 freighters to complement its long-haul Boeing 777F fleet, focusing on medium-haul routes across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

The aircraft represented here, D-AEUI, has a particularly interesting history. Originally built in 2012 for Air Berlin, it later operated with Niki and Eurowings before being converted into a freighter in 2023.

Following conversion, Lufthansa Cargo assigned the aircraft the name “Dia dhuit”, an Irish greeting, continuing the airline’s tradition of naming aircraft after greetings from destinations within its network.

This transition from passenger service to dedicated cargo operations reflects the wider evolution of global logistics, where flexible, fuel-efficient narrowbody freighters play an increasingly vital role.