Airbus A350-900 Lufthansa 100yrs D-AIXL Rostock (1:200)

Airbus A350-900 Lufthansa 100yrs D-AIXL Rostock (1:200)

This Herpa 573993 Airbus A350-900 model is a precision 1:200 scale replica, representing aircraft D-AIXL in Lufthansa’s special “100 Jahre” centenary livery.

The model accurately captures the Airbus A350-900, featuring its long-range twin-engine widebody design, smooth aerodynamic lines, and distinctive curved wings. The aircraft is finished in the celebratory Lufthansa livery, where the white crane motif flows across the fuselage and extends into the wings, creating one of the most visually integrated special liveries in modern aviation.

Aircraft D-AIXL is part of Lufthansa’s A350 fleet and is included in the airline’s official centenary fleet rollout beginning in 2026, alongside other specially painted aircraft across multiple fleet types.

With a wingspan of 324 mm, the model has a strong display presence and reflects the real aircraft’s widebody proportions and modern design language.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A350-900
• Operator: Lufthansa
• Registration: D-AIXL
• Material: Plastic (Herpa Wings series)
• Wingspan: 324 mm
• Livery: Lufthansa 100 Jahre centenary design
• Role: Long-haul passenger aircraft
• Fleet Context: Part of Lufthansa’s 2026 anniversary fleet

Historical Background

Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary in 2026 marks a major milestone in global aviation history, celebrating the airline’s origins in 1926. To commemorate this, Lufthansa is introducing a series of special liveries across its most important aircraft types, forming a coordinated centenary fleet.

The Airbus A350-900 plays a central role in Lufthansa’s modern long-haul strategy.

The “100 Jahre” livery is part of a broader branding concept that visually connects Lufthansa’s history with its modern fleet. The crane symbol, first introduced in 1918 and later adopted by Lufthansa, is stylised so that its wings extend seamlessly into the aircraft wings themselves.

This aircraft joins other key anniversary aircraft such as the Boeing 787-9 “Berlin”, which leads the centenary fleet rollout.