Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Lufthansa 100yr D-ABPU (1:500)

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Lufthansa 100yr D-ABPU (1:500)

This Herpa 538947 Boeing 787-9 model is a finely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast replica, representing aircraft D-ABPU “Berlin” in Lufthansa’s 100 Jahre (100 Years) anniversary livery.

The design features a dramatic deep blue fuselage with a sweeping white crane motif, visually integrating the airline’s historic logo into the aircraft’s form. The crane’s wings extend across the fuselage and visually merge with the aircraft wings, creating the impression that the aircraft itself is part of the bird in flight.

This special livery pays tribute to Lufthansa’s origins in 1926 with the founding of Deutsche Luft Hansa AG in Berlin, marking a full century of German commercial aviation development.

With a wingspan of 120 mm, the model has a strong presence in 1:500 scale collections. It is constructed from die-cast metal with finely printed surface detail, capturing both the complexity of the livery and the sleek lines of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Unlike standard fleet models, this release captures a historic milestone in commercial aviation, making it both visually impressive and highly significant.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
• Operator: Lufthansa
• Registration: D-ABPU “Berlin”
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 120 mm
• Colour Scheme: Blue base with white crane anniversary livery
• Role: 100th anniversary commemorative aircraft
• Release: News I (January/February 2026)

Historical Background

Lufthansa’s centenary livery celebrates 100 years of aviation heritage dating back to 1926, when Deutsche Luft Hansa was formed in Berlin through the merger of Deutscher Aero Lloyd and Junkers Luftverkehr.

The iconic crane logo, first designed in 1918, has remained one of the most recognisable airline symbols worldwide and is the central visual theme of this commemorative design.

The Boeing 787-9 selected for this livery, D-ABPU, is part of Lufthansa’s modern long-haul fleet and is expected to enter regular service around the start of the centenary year, symbolically linking past and present aviation eras.

The result is a flying tribute to both German aviation history and modern widebody innovation, combining heritage symbolism with one of the most advanced passenger aircraft in operation today.