Lufthansa made this announcement:
The previous flagship of Lufthansa, the Lockheed 1649A Starliner (generally known as the Tremendous Star by Lufthansa), is as soon as once more shining in its former glory. This aviation icon of the previous now sports activities the traditional look of the Nineteen Fifties. In latest weeks, the plane obtained a whole new paint job at Münster/Osnabrück Airport. The work was carried out by Altitude Paint Providers (APS), with Hamburg-based producer Mankiewicz generously offering round 500 liters of particular paint freed from cost.
One of many main challenges was portray the legendary parabolas – a central factor of Lufthansa’s historic design. The repainting was primarily based on historic paperwork from the corporate archive and the detailed paint plan developed by the Graphics Options division at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg.
As early as subsequent week, the Tremendous Star can be transported by heavy-duty automobile to Frankfurt Airport. Simply in time for the a hundredth anniversary of the unique Lufthansa’s founding, it should grow to be, beginning in spring 2026, the principle attraction of the Lufthansa Group’s new convention and customer middle—along with the legendary Junkers Ju 52 D-AQUI.
In regards to the Tremendous Star:In 1957, the Lockheed Tremendous Star joined the Lufthansa fleet and was the primary plane to function the unique “Senator Class” of journey. Its important route was the nonstop transatlantic connection to New York. Technologically, the plane was additionally a masterpiece.
With its 4 piston engines, it marked the top of the period of traditional propeller plane. These flights, lasting as much as 17 hours, departed from Hamburg, the place the upkeep base was additionally situated. The Tremendous Star is 35.42 meters lengthy, has a wingspan of 45.18 meters, and stands 7.12 meters tall.
This entry was posted in All on August 9, 2025.
