en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 23, 2026, German airline Lufthansa unveiled the first of eight refurbished Airbus A380s, which has completed its upgrade and now operates flights from Munich Airport to Los Angeles Airport. This superjumbo, registered as D-AIMC and named "Mike-Charly," departed Germany shortly after 12:30 local time and is expected to land in the United States before 15:00.
The refurbishment work was carried out at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, taking approximately 12 weeks to complete the first A380. The upgrades include installing 68 brand-new business class seats on the upper deck of the A380, along with routine maintenance for the entire aircraft. The new seats, manufactured by Thompson in Northern Ireland, feature a seat width of 58 centimeters, a bed length of no less than 2 meters, and adjustable dividers. The business class seats are also equipped with 18-inch Panasonic screens that support Bluetooth connectivity for personal headphones. The aircraft also offers a new interactive 3D moving map, cinema-quality sound, flight cameras, and new intuitive user interfaces for all classes.
In January 2026, Lufthansa announced plans to complete the largest fleet renewal in its history, upgrading seats in its A380, A350-900, and Boeing 747-8 aircraft. Heiko Reitz, Lufthansa's Munich hub manager, stated at the time: "Lufthansa operates the only powerful A380 fleet in the EU, stationed at our five-star airport. This refurbishment underscores our commitment to providing a top-tier flying experience for this highly popular long-haul aircraft. The new premium seats offer more privacy and significantly higher comfort than ever before."
Refurbishment work on the second A380, named "Mike-Hotel" with registration number D-AIMH, has already begun. This aircraft features a blue centennial livery and an XXL crane livery design. All eight A380s are expected to complete their refurbishments by mid-2027.
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