17/08/2026
A piece of Lufthansa history found a new home - and raised real impact along the way. ✈️
D-AIMB, known as "Mike Bravo," flew for more than 46,700 hours and covered roughly 35 to 40 million kilometers before its Business Class seats were retired as part of Lufthansa's fleet modernization.
39 of those seats - including 5 with the exclusive First Row Monument - found new owners through a charity auction on eBay. The result: approximately €60,000 raised.
The proceeds will be shared equally between help alliance and Human Care, directly supporting help alliance projects worldwide as well as educational and scholarship programs for young people in Kenya.
As a thank-you, the three highest bidders received a private tour of Lufthansa's facilities in Frankfurt.
This was made possible by colleagues across the Lufthansa Group who turned retired aircraft parts into lasting impact. Thank you to everyone involved.