Lufthansa (LH/DLH), Germany’s largest airline and one of the most prominent in Europe, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1953. Known officially as Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the airline rapidly grew to become a major player in global aviation, building on Germany’s storied aviation legacy which began with its predecessor, Deutsche Luft Hansa, established in 1926. Following World War II, Lufthansa was reestablished, and by 1955, it resumed flight operations, ushering in a new era of German air travel.
Today, the Lufthansa Group is a behemoth in European aviation. The group includes subsidiaries such as Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines which broaden its reach, and its MRO Lufthansa Technik provides technical support to airlines across the group. The Lufthansa airline itself stands as a key member of Star Alliance, boasting a comprehensive network that spans over 200 destinations in nearly 80 countries. The airline’s fleet is one of the most modern in the world, comprising a mix of 281 narrowbody and widebody jets. Let’s take a closer look at the makeup of the Lufthansa fleet in June 2024.
The Lufthansa fleet today
The Lufthansa fleet currently comprises 281 aircraft, all of which are widebody or narrowbodies. The airline’s orders currently include Airbus A321neo, Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft, Boeing 777X aircraft and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The newest Lufthansa aircraft
The newest widebody jet in the Lufthansa fleet is D-ABPU, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner built as MSN 66831 in November 2025. This aircraft, based in Frankfurt (FRA), operates various international routes to destinations including Hyderabad (HYD), Delhi (DEL), and Nairobi (NBO). This aircraft wears the airline’s special livery celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa.
The newest narrowbody jet in the Lufthansa fleet is D-AIOB, an Airbus A320-271N built in February 2026 as MSN 12855. This aircraft, based in Frankfurt (FRA), frequently operates European routes. Recent destinations include Seville (SVQ), Faro (FAO), and Paris (CDG).
The oldest Lufthansa aircraft
The oldest widebody jet in the Lufthansa fleet is D-AIGL, an Airbus A340-300 built in April 1996 as MSN 0135. Based in Frankfurt (FRA), the aircraft operates frequent long-haul flights to North American destinations including Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), and Detroit (DTW). Lufthansa is a prolific operator of the world’s remaining passenger Airbus A340’s with 19 in the fleet as of June 2026 (14 -300 and 5 -600 series variants).
Lufthansa is notably the only airline in Europe that still operates the Boeing 747-400 in passenger configuration. The oldest Boeing 747-400 in the Lufthansa fleet is D-ABVM, built in December 1993 as MSN 29101. This iconic aircraft, based in Frankfurt (FRA), serves various long-haul routes. Recently, D-ABVM has been seen flying to destinations such as New York (JFK), Hong Kong (HKG), and Johannesburg (JNB). Despite its age, the Boeing 747-400 continues to be a reliable and vital part of Lufthansa’s operations.
The oldest narrowbody jet in the Lufthansa fleet is D-AILA, an Airbus A319-114 built in July 1996 as MSN 00609. This aircraft, based in Munich (MUC), serves various European destinations. Recently, D-AIRH has flown to airports including Warsaw (WAW), Bilbao (BIO), and Bari (BRI).
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