Lufthansa completes reassembly of Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L‑1649A at Hangar One ahead of 2026 centenary

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Lufthansa has finished the reassembly and final acceptance of two historic airliners — a Junkers Ju 52 and a Lockheed L‑1649A Super Star — at its new Lufthansa Group Hangar One near Frankfurt. The aircraft will be displayed as centrepieces for centenary visitor and conference programming in 2026.

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  • These aircraft will be centrepieces for the group's new visitor and conference facility near Frankfurt, anchoring public-facing centenary programming and visitor engagement in 2026.
  • The project highlights in‑house restoration and MRO capability after a complex reassembly and final acceptance process, continuing Lufthansa Technik's recent work on historic airliner overhauls (see the Constellation restoration completion).
  • The displays are part of a broader centenary programme and brand campaign that includes a special anniversary livery rollout across six aircraft, linking heritage exhibits with marketing and customer experience initiatives.

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