Airbus A319-100

14 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This particular frame, D-AIBC, is Lufthansa's only A319 wearing the 1950s retro livery—a frequent highlight at major European airports.

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Aircraft

A319-100 A319

Lufthansa retro livery

D-AIBC

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The A319 is a shortened-fuselage member of the Airbus A320 family, popular with carriers for its range and efficiency on shorter routes.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa only has one retro-liveried A319, making this spotting uniquely rare within the global A319 fleet.

Record Flights

No major long-range records, but the A319 variant has performed several notable polar and transatlantic business/VIP flights.

Safety & Events

No major headline incidents for this specific frame. Lufthansa's retro livery A319s are often featured at airshows and in enthusiast circles.

Future Outlook

Active in Lufthansa service as of 2024; retro paint likely maintained for fleet heritage.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

33.84 meters

Length

6,950 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

124 passengers

Capacity

75,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

2 × 120 kN (27,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 85-95 dB on takeoff)

Noise

Barbed wire and light poles partially obscure the frame, but registration and livery are still clearly visible.