Lufthansa takes first A350-1000, its 700th Airbus aircraft

· Aviation · Germany · France

Lufthansa took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse, France, on November 10, 2026. The aircraft is also the 700th Airbus jet the German carrier has received, a milestone that underscores one of the industry's longest-standing airline-manufacturer relationships. The A350-1000 is the largest variant of Airbus's A350 widebody family. For Lufthansa, the arrival adds long-haul capacity as it refreshes its intercontinental fleet. The delivery was reported by AeroTime.

Why it matters：A milestone order for Airbus's largest twin-aisle and a fleet renewal by one of Europe's biggest long-haul operators reflects how widebody demand and airline-manufacturer ties are evolving.

Key points

  • Delivery took place in Toulouse on November 10, 2026.
  • The jet is Lufthansa's 700th Airbus aircraft.
  • The A350-1000 is the largest member of the A350 family.

Sources (original reporting)

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