Eurowings puts four personal names on its Airbus fleet

Germany

The “Name a Plane” competition invites passengers to nominate people whose everyday commitment to others deserves special recognition

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Eurowings is launching a competition that will see four Airbus A320 aircraft carry the first names of people nominated by the public. Between 21 September and 11 October 2026, participants can submit the story of someone whose kindness, support or commitment has made a difference to others.

The “Name a Plane” campaign is deliberately focused on people beyond the public spotlight. Nominees might come from families, circles of friends, clubs, voluntary organisations or everyday life. Rather than exceptional achievements or prominent personalities, Eurowings is looking for personal stories of people who regularly help others.

Personal stories will determine the winners

Participants are asked to nominate a person and explain why they deserve to have their name displayed on an aircraft. After submissions close, Eurowings will review the stories before a jury selects four people.

The winners and their stories will be presented in December 2026. Their first names will then be displayed prominently on Eurowings Airbus A320 aircraft.

“Often, it is the small, everyday gestures that make the greatest difference,” says Eurowings CEO Max Kownatzki. “Putting their name on one of our aircraft is our way of giving that contribution the recognition it deserves.”

From a personal thank-you to a flying tribute

Eurowings is linking the campaign to the role air travel plays in connecting families and friends across Europe.

“Every Eurowings aircraft connects people and brings them closer to those who matter most,” Kownatzki says. “With ‘Name a Plane’, we are celebrating the people who make life easier for others.”

Once applied to the aircraft, the four selected names will travel across the Eurowings network, turning an individual nomination into a visible tribute carried on regular flights throughout Europe.