Lufthansa stock gets first A350-1000 with Allegris and Starlink

Lufthansa took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse on Tuesday, November 10, marking a new step in the group's long-haul fleet renewal. Aviation News reported the delivery on Wednesday, November 11.

The aircraft, registered D-AIFA and named Deutschland, is Lufthansa's first A350-1000 and the group's 700th Airbus aircraft. It carries the Allegris cabin across First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes, with a total capacity of 300 seats.

New aircraft targets long-haul demand

The aircraft is also the first Lufthansa long-haul jet equipped with Starlink broadband. The connectivity upgrade is intended to improve the onboard experience while the new cabin layout supports the group's effort to strengthen premium long-haul travel.

Lufthansa plans to deploy the aircraft from Munich to Tokyo-Haneda from December 23, 2026. The planned route gives investors a concrete timetable for the aircraft's entry into commercial service and links the fleet investment to demand on an intercontinental market.

For Lufthansa, the delivery adds capacity and product differentiation at a time when management is directing more growth toward long-haul routes. The aircraft's lower fuel consumption and newer cabin configuration may support operating efficiency, although the financial effect will depend on utilization, ticket yields and the wider fuel-cost environment.

Lufthansa stock traded at 8.84 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 12:31:45 CET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

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