Historic 'Landshut' Aircraft Finds New Home in Friedrichshafen

The 1977 Lufthansa hijacking plane will be part of a democracy exhibition opening in 2026.

The 'Landshut', hijacked by terrorists in 1977, has been moved to a permanent exhibition site at Friedrichshafen Airport.
The exhibition, titled 'Demokratieraum. Die Landshut in Friedrichshafen', will open in 2026, highlighting the aircraft's historical significance.
The hijacking by Palestinian terrorists aimed to free imprisoned RAF members, resulting in a dramatic rescue by the GSG9 unit in Mogadishu.
Since its last flight in 2008, the 'Landshut' was stored in a temporary hangar before being relocated for the exhibition.
The Bundestag has allocated 15 million euros for the project, which will involve preparing the aircraft and exhibition space.