Lufthansa Lockheed L-1649A Super Star Roll-out, Hamburg, January 17, 2025 - D-ALAN

In the 1950s, the Lockheed L-1649 was considered the ultimate symbol of innovation and elegance. In 1957, the "Super Star" joined the Lufthansa fleet and was the first to feature Senator Class, the most exclusive travel option. Its primary route was the connection to New York, flying non-stop across the North Atlantic. With its four piston engines, it closed the chapter on classic propeller aircraft. These flights, which lasted up to 17 hours, took off from Hamburg, where the maintenance base was also located. Therefore, the roll-out of the restored D-ALAN on January 20, 2025, took place at a location that was equally significant for Lufthansa and Lufthansa Technik. There, it also received a new cabin interior inspired by the style of the 1950s. The seats were taken from a former Lufthansa A340, and were elaborately redesigned and upholstered in wine-red leather. The carpet and curtains are also based on historical patterns. After the roll-out, it was dismantled again into larger segments and transported by heavy haulage to Münster/Osnabrück Airport. There, the original Lufthansa livery from the so-called parabolic phase was recreated. Finally, the Super Star arrived in Frankfurt in October. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa, it will be the main attraction of the Lufthansa Group's new conference and visitor center from spring 2026 onwards, together with the legendary Junkers Ju 52 D-AQUI.