Weeze Airport begins construction of a new arrivals terminal to expand capacity.
Stephen Steiner
August 17, 2026
13:30
The recently concluded arbitration agreement between the Lufthansa Group and the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit will not slow down the fleet expansion at its subsidiary Lufthansa City Airlines. As the service sector union Verdi stated in a
Deutsche Lufthansa is negotiating with the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing on the specific terms for taking delivery of the first units of the B777-9 wide-body aircraft. As Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr stated during
Frankfurt Airport recorded approximately 6,2 million passengers in July 2026, representing an increase of 1,4 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. This figure was supported during
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit and the management of the Lufthansa Group have agreed to conduct a comprehensive arbitration process to resolve the ongoing wage dispute at the German airline. This agreement
Two separate traffic accidents occurred in the vicinity of Frankfurt Airport last weekend, injuring four people. According to the Frankfurt Police Headquarters, the accidents involved two vehicles.
The recently concluded arbitration agreement between the Lufthansa Group and the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit will not slow down the fleet expansion at its subsidiary Lufthansa City Airlines. As the service sector union Verdi stated in a
Deutsche Lufthansa is negotiating with the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing on the specific terms for taking delivery of the first units of the B777-9 wide-body aircraft. As Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr stated during
Frankfurt Airport recorded approximately 6,2 million passengers in July 2026, representing an increase of 1,4 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. This figure was supported during
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit and the management of the Lufthansa Group have agreed to conduct a comprehensive arbitration process to resolve the ongoing wage dispute at the German airline. This agreement
Two separate traffic accidents occurred in the vicinity of Frankfurt Airport last weekend, injuring four people. According to the Frankfurt Police Headquarters, the accidents involved two vehicles.
A Vietnam Airlines long-haul flight turned back shortly after takeoff from Munich Airport on August 15, 2026, due to a technical problem. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft was
German airline Eurowings is making significant adjustments to its route network for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter flight season. According to industry sources, the Lufthansa subsidiary is reducing its flight offerings to a total of six.
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Munich Airport GmbH is relying on technology from the Munich-based software company Celonis to manage its ground and logistics processes. As the operator of Germany's second-largest hub announced, the process intelligence platform will be used.
At Munich Airport, operators and service providers are taking stock after the first 100 days of operation of the pier in Terminal 1, which opened on April 21, 2026. The pier was completed after several years of construction.
A Vietnam Airlines long-haul flight turned back shortly after takeoff from Munich Airport on August 15, 2026, due to a technical problem. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft was
German airline Eurowings is making significant adjustments to its route network for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter flight season. According to industry sources, the Lufthansa subsidiary is reducing its flight offerings to a total of six.
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
Munich Airport GmbH is relying on technology from the Munich-based software company Celonis to manage its ground and logistics processes. As the operator of Germany's second-largest hub announced, the process intelligence platform will be used.
At Munich Airport, operators and service providers are taking stock after the first 100 days of operation of the pier in Terminal 1, which opened on April 21, 2026. The pier was completed after several years of construction.
A dispute has erupted at Düsseldorf Airport between the service sector union Verdi and the ground handling company AHS Düsseldorf over the timely payment of wage and time credits. The union accuses the service provider of
Cologne-based airline Leave Aviation is expanding its range of direct flights between Germany and Syria. Following the launch of a route from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital Damascus on the 29th...
After a nearly fifteen-year hiatus, direct air service between Germany and Syria will resume at the end of July 2026. Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation will offer regular flights starting July 29, 2026.
A new official directive for security personnel at Düsseldorf Airport has led to considerable tension between employees, the responsible security service provider, and the Federal Police. The directive obliges employees to...
Düsseldorf Airport is preparing for the upcoming peak travel season. The airport, which is heavily used, is forecasting high passenger numbers for the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, which begin on July 17th and last until September 1st, 2026.
A dispute has erupted at Düsseldorf Airport between the service sector union Verdi and the ground handling company AHS Düsseldorf over the timely payment of wage and time credits. The union accuses the service provider of
Cologne-based airline Leave Aviation is expanding its range of direct flights between Germany and Syria. Following the launch of a route from Düsseldorf to the Syrian capital Damascus on the 29th...
After a nearly fifteen-year hiatus, direct air service between Germany and Syria will resume at the end of July 2026. Cologne-based airline Leav Aviation will offer regular flights starting July 29, 2026.
A new official directive for security personnel at Düsseldorf Airport has led to considerable tension between employees, the responsible security service provider, and the Federal Police. The directive obliges employees to...
Düsseldorf Airport is preparing for the upcoming peak travel season. The airport, which is heavily used, is forecasting high passenger numbers for the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, which begin on July 17th and last until September 1st, 2026.
Hamburg Airport is adapting its services to the changing preferences of many northern Germans who prefer cooler destinations during the summer months. The network of direct flights from the Hanseatic city is increasingly including new routes.
Lufthansa Technik, the maintenance division, has taken on a total of 287 new apprentices and dual-study students at its German locations at the start of the 2026 training year. According to the company, all available apprenticeship and study positions were filled.
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
The European aerospace group Airbus recorded a significant increase in orders in July 2026 and is simultaneously maintaining its course towards its annual targets for aircraft deliveries. Driven by
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE achieved an operational turnaround in the second quarter of 2026 after a start to the year marked by supply bottlenecks. This was thanks to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand.
Hamburg Airport is adapting its services to the changing preferences of many northern Germans who prefer cooler destinations during the summer months. The network of direct flights from the Hanseatic city is increasingly including new routes.
Lufthansa Technik, the maintenance division, has taken on a total of 287 new apprentices and dual-study students at its German locations at the start of the 2026 training year. According to the company, all available apprenticeship and study positions were filled.
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
The European aerospace group Airbus recorded a significant increase in orders in July 2026 and is simultaneously maintaining its course towards its annual targets for aircraft deliveries. Driven by
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE achieved an operational turnaround in the second quarter of 2026 after a start to the year marked by supply bottlenecks. This was thanks to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand.
The German airline Sundair launched a direct flight connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and the Syrian capital Damascus on August 15, 2026. This marks the first time since 2011 that such a connection has existed.
The Berlin Senate has officially reaffirmed the continuation and financial security of the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) for the years 2028 and 2030. With this commitment, the state of Berlin is reaffirming its commitment to the event.
Danish Air Transport (DAT) will be making adjustments to flight times on the Saarbrücken-Berlin route on August 31, 2026. The afternoon flight from the Saarland capital will be affected.
During harvesting operations in Rotberg, a district of the municipality of Schönefeld in the Dahme-Spreewald district of Brandenburg, a grain field of approximately 20 hectares was completely engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have been caused by a
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
The German airline Sundair launched a direct flight connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and the Syrian capital Damascus on August 15, 2026. This marks the first time since 2011 that such a connection has existed.
The Berlin Senate has officially reaffirmed the continuation and financial security of the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) for the years 2028 and 2030. With this commitment, the state of Berlin is reaffirming its commitment to the event.
Danish Air Transport (DAT) will be making adjustments to flight times on the Saarbrücken-Berlin route on August 31, 2026. The afternoon flight from the Saarland capital will be affected.
During harvesting operations in Rotberg, a district of the municipality of Schönefeld in the Dahme-Spreewald district of Brandenburg, a grain field of approximately 20 hectares was completely engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have been caused by a
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. The company stated that the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants.
