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Farewell Lufthansa Airbus A340-600! 🇩🇪✈️

With the retirement of Lufthansa’s A346s, the chapter of this long boy is slowly coming to an end. It has been gracing our skies for more than 25 years, but somehow, this retirement feels way too early. 🥲

What makes it hurt even more is that this aircraft has such a unique shape, sound and legacy, making it a favorite of so many aviation enthusiasts.

Today, Lufthansa’s A340-600 completed its final passenger departure from Frankfurt, a hub that wasn’t always its main home throughout the years. From countless beautiful takeoffs and landings in Munich and Frankfurt to memorable spotting moments, this aircraft will always remain a highlight. Whether in perfect conditions or not. Especially the sound of those four Rolls-Royce Trent engines was truly amazing and felt like a song in my ears that will never be unloved.

A huge thanks goes out to @lenzhansa for making today’s wing wave and these unforgettable moments possible! 💪🏻😮‍💨

I met him just one week ago when I flew on Lufthansa’s Dreamliner from Munich to Frankfurt. I kindly asked him if it would be possible to give us spotters a little wing wave on this special day. He kept his promise and absolutely delivered! 🙏😍

Thank you so much, man, and happy last landing in Washington!

You’ll be missed, long boy!

1st Pic: @fraaviationspotting
2nd Pic: @jarne_ps

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Aircraft: Airbus A340-642
Registration: D-AIHW
Age: 17.9 Yrs
Airline: @lufthansa
Departed From: Frankfurt/FRA
Arrived At: Washington Dulles Intl/IAD
Flight: LH418/DLH418
Flighttime: 8:46H
Photos Taken: 18.10.26
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