Airbus A350-900 Lufthansa 100yrs D-AIXL Rostock (1:500)

Airbus A350-900 Lufthansa 100yrs D-AIXL Rostock (1:500)

This Herpa 539012 Airbus A350-900 model is a finely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast replica, representing aircraft D-AIXL in Lufthansa’s “100 Jahre” (100 Years) commemorative livery.

The design features a deep blue fuselage with a sweeping white crane motif, where the crane’s wings extend seamlessly into the aircraft wings, creating a dynamic visual effect that symbolises flight and heritage. The livery celebrates 100 years since the founding of Lufthansa in 1926, marking a major milestone in German and global aviation history.

The model accurately reproduces the sleek profile of the Airbus A350-900, including its modern composite fuselage, raked wingtips, and efficient twin-engine configuration. With a wingspan of 324 mm, it delivers a strong and elegant presence in any 1:500 widebody collection.

Unlike standard fleet models, this release captures a historic milestone in aviation history, making it both visually impressive and highly significant for any serious airline collection.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A350-900
• Operator: Lufthansa
• Registration: D-AIXL
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 324 mm
• Colour Scheme: Lufthansa 100 Jahre special livery (blue/white crane design)
• Role: Centenary commemorative aircraft
• Release: News II (March/April 2026)

Historical Background

Lufthansa’s “100 Jahre” livery commemorates the airline’s origins in 1926 with the founding of Deutsche Luft Hansa in Berlin, marking a full century of commercial aviation heritage.

The crane logo, originally introduced in 1918 and refined over the decades, remains one of the most recognisable airline symbols worldwide. In this centenary livery, it is artistically integrated into the aircraft design, visually blending airline identity with aircraft form.

The aircraft chosen for this role, D-AIXL, is part of Lufthansa’s modern long-haul fleet of Airbus A350-900s. The A350-900 is a next-generation widebody designed for high fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and long-range intercontinental operations, making it a flagship type for Lufthansa’s future-focused fleet strategy.

This special livery aircraft symbolises the connection between Lufthansa’s historic legacy and its modern global network, linking early European aviation with today’s advanced long-haul travel.