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To earn some money, several airlines offer sightseeing flights during the Coronavirus crisis. For Lufthansa, this is not an option. More

01.10.20 - 21:18 | Laura Frommberg 0

Despite being finished

The new German capital airport now has a second terminal. However, it will not be in operation once the airport finally opens. Reason is the Coronavirus crisis. More

25.09.20 - 21:53 | Timo Nowack 0

Switching to rail

In Europe, many short-haul flights are disappearing in favour of train connections. In some cases, the coronavirus crisis accelerates the trend. More

23.09.20 - 19:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Boeing 747-400 stay for now

Removed from the flight plan: Lufthansa no longer plans to fly the final eight Airbus A380 - unless something unexpected happens. More

21.09.20 - 20:52 | Stefan Eiselin 0

TXL farewell

The first scheduled flight to Berlin-Tegel was operated by Air France in 1960. It will also be the French national airline that operates the last one. More

17.09.20 - 21:52 | Felix Stoffels 0

Right after takeoff

When eastern winds are present, airlines can choose a special take-off route at the new Berlin Airport. At a height of only 600 feet, the aircraft enters a sharp turn. Pilots are not amused. More

04.09.20 - 18:20 | Timo Nowack 0

New measuring systems

Flight altitude and speed have been measured mechanically since the beginning of aviation. Lasers would be more reliable. German researchers are now testing this method. More

03.09.20 - 18:20 | Felix Stoffels 0

Future airplane

The Delft University of Technology and KLM are working on a V-shaped long-haul aircraft. A model of the jet has now taken off on a test flight. More

01.09.20 - 19:38 | Timo Nowack 0

Football sponsorship

After winning the Champions League, German football club FC Bayern Munich flew home with Lufthansa instead of sponsor Qatar Airways. How it came about. More

26.08.20 - 14:53 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Order for almost 100,000 seats

Despite the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, the German seat manufacturer wins the largest contract in its history. Wizz Air and other low-cost airlines place big orders with Recaro. More

25.08.20 - 22:12 | Timo Nowack 0

D-AQUI

Iron Annie isn't going to the museum after all. Lufthansa gives the Junkers Ju-52 to an oldtimer flying club at Paderborn airport. They want to get the plane back in shape. More

12.08.20 - 21:41 | Timo Nowack 0

New dry lease client

New dry lease client: An Embraer E190 of German Airways already shows off the colours of Italian newcomer Ego Airways. More

10.08.20 - 15:46 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Speculation

Out of the crisis together? According to a report, there are plans to form a joint venture between Condor and Tuifly. More

30.07.20 - 16:35 | Timo Nowack 0

Hahn not saved yet

Although the pilots' union has given in, the low-cost airline has not yet retracted the threatened closures of German bases. Ryanair demands further concessions. More

30.07.20 - 16:22 | Timo Nowack 0

Vereinigung Cockpit

The low-cost airline has now pressed the Vereinigung Cockpit to agree to the crisis collective agreement - and almost without any changes. Many pilots had voted against it. More

28.07.20 - 16:10 | Timo Nowack 0

Euroair, Swisswings, Flyrobic

In its history Lufthansa has secured hundreds of brands. Among them are names for potential Eurowings sisters and license plates of legendary aircraft. More

27.07.20 - 18:14 | Timo Nowack 0

Green Airlines

In Germany, a new airline wants to take off at the end of October: Green Airlines is connecting Karlsruhe with two domestic destinations and wants to help the climate at the same time. More

16.07.20 - 9:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Flying hospitals

The German Air Force receives two new aircraft for transportation of troops and wounded. Lufthansa Technik is equipping the two Airbus A321 LR. More

09.07.20 - 11:02 | Timo Nowack 0