Lufthansa's First A350-1000 Completes Final Ground Tests in Toulouse
The first Airbus A350-1000 for Lufthansa, registered D-AIFA, completed rejected take‑off tests at Airbus' Toulouse facility, marking the last major ground checks before its inaugural flight. The aircraft carries a special livery celebrating Lufthansa's 100th anniversary. Airbus expects to deliver the jet to the airline in mid‑November.1
Lufthansa plans to use the new A350-1000 to modernise its long‑haul fleet, increase capacity and introduce its new Allegris First‑Class cabin, supporting the carrier's broader fleet renewal strategy.1