Will trains replace flights more quickly?
In Europe, many short-haul flights are disappearing in favour of train connections. In some cases, the coronavirus crisis accelerates the trend.
Lufthansa leaves little hope for the Airbus A380
Removed from the flight plan: Lufthansa no longer plans to fly the final eight Airbus A380 - unless something unexpected happens.
22.09.20 - 19:49
Air France to operate final flight at Berlin's Tegel Airport
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.
18.09.20 - 06:15
Berlin's «vomit inducing turn» upsets pilots
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.
04.09.20 - 18:22
Lasers to improve aircraft safety
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.
A model of KLM's Flying V completes maiden flight
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.
Why did Lufthansa fly Bayern Munich and not Qatar Airways?
After winning the Champions League, German football club FC Bayern Munich flew home with Lufthansa instead of sponsor Qatar Airways. How it came about.
27.08.20 - 21:44
German seat manufacturer Recaro scores big
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.
25.08.20 - 22:36
Lufthansa's Ju-52 is going to Paderborn
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.
From German Airways to Ego Airways
New dry lease client: An Embraer E190 of German Airways already shows off the colours of Italian newcomer Ego Airways.
Are Condor and Tuifly planning a joint venture?
Out of the crisis together? According to a report, there are plans to form a joint venture between Condor and Tuifly.
Ryanair is putting pressure on German airports
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.
German pilots comply with Ryanair's agreement
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.
Lufthansa came up with some exotic brands
In its history Lufthansa has secured hundreds of brands. Among them are names for potential Eurowings sisters and license plates of legendary aircraft.
New German airline set to take off in October
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.
German Air Force is getting two brand new Airbus A321 LR
The German Air Force receives two new aircraft for transportation of troops and wounded. Lufthansa Technik is equipping the two Airbus A321 LR.
09.07.20 - 11:32
Lufthansa cuts back management positions by 20 percent
Lufthansa's management is tightening the grip on costs. Among other things, 1000 administrative positions will be eliminated - especially in management.
Embraer delivers very last ERJ
The regional aircraft of the ERJ family are among the most successful in the world. Now production is coming to an end - after a delivery to Germany.
