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Lufthansa Technik launches Leap 1B services
Lufthansa Technik has signed a so-called Branded Service Agreement with CFM for the Leap-1A and Leap-AB engines. The company already has extensive experience with the LEAP-1A model,
Ita takeover by Lufthansa: Brussels has concerns
The European Commission appears to have far more concerns about Lufthansa's planned takeover of Ita Airways than previously known. A decision before the end of 2024 is now considered
Lufthansa and United are expanding DB cooperation
Deutsche Bahn AG, Lufthansa and United Airlines want to connect even more German train stations to the international flight networks of the two Star Alliance carriers in the future. The collaboration begins on November 22, 2023.
Condor and Emirates agree on interlining
The airlines Condor and Emirates announced last week that they had agreed on a bilateral interline agreement. Around 79 routes are affected, on which cooperation will take place in the future. this makes possible
Ita Airways takeover: Unions are putting pressure on the EU Commission
In the last few weeks there have been increasing signs that the EU Commission will most likely not go ahead with Lufthansa's planned entry into Ita Airways, which is expected to result in a takeover in the long term
Condor is now selling “zero per mile” beer
For a few days now, Condor has also been offering non-alcoholic Pilsner beer from Brew Dog for sale under the name “Zero per Mile”. “We are really looking forward to offering our guests an alcohol-free option
Air Baltic has included Riga-Hanover
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the Latvian airline Air Baltic started a non-stop connection between Riga and Hanover. This is now served twice a week. As a rule, Airbus A220-300 come
From Hanover and Nuremberg: Eurowings is expanding flights to the Canary Islands
In the 2023 winter flight schedule, Eurowings will fly to Las Palmas twice a week from Hanover and Nuremberg. Also new from the trade fair city: Tenerife South. The Las Palmas flights from Hanover and Nuremberg
Hanover is also introducing “Siko with an appointment”.
Hanover-Langenhagen Airport is also introducing the reservation of time slots for security checks. This joins a whole series of German airports, which are better able to control the volume
Royal Air Maroc extends flights from Cologne, Weeze and Hahn
Royal Air Maroc originally announced the new additions to Cologne/Bonn, Weeze and Hahn as seasonal routes for the 2023 summer timetable. Recently, the three routes were also available for the winter
Germany: Wizz Air increases Belgrade and Tirana
The low-cost airline Wizz Air is increasing air traffic between Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden and Belgrade from May 4th to June 8th, 2023. Temporarily, three weekly circulations are offered. Also off
Frankfurt-Hahn: Ryanair takes on Valencia
The low-cost airline Ryanair also intends to fly between Frankfurt-Hahn and Valencia from July 1, 2023. This route will initially be served twice a week. The flights should be carried out on the
Corendon announces Antalya from Kassel-Calden
The Turkish holiday airline Corendon Airlines will also be flying to Kassel-Calden Airport in the summer flight schedule of 2022. The carrier intends to go to the Regio-Airport twice a week. Corendon Airlines is currently planning on the days of traffic
Sundair will also fly from Kassel-Calden in summer 2022
The German holiday airline Sundair will also fly from Kassel-Calden in the upcoming summer flight schedule 2022. The carrier will be the destinations Palma de Mallorca, Heraklion, Rhodes, Hurghada and between May and October 2022
Kassel: MHS carries out the first Heringsdorf charter
The German airline MHS Aviation has been operating charter flights between Kassel-Calden and Usedom since Saturday under the Rhein-Neckar Air brand. The Dornier 328 pattern is used for this. According to the tour operator it was
Munich: Lufthansa now flies to Bengaluru
A few days ago Lufthansa added another Indian destination from Munich, Bengaluru. This is served three times a week by long-haul Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Before departure the new one was installed
Air China reactivates Shanghai-Munich
The airline Air China intends to fly between Shanghai and Munich again from mid-January 2024. Long-haul aircraft of the type Airbus A350-900 have been announced. Effective January 17th
Ita takeover: Lufthansa could lose slots in Munich and Frankfurt
The planned takeover of Ita Airways by Lufthansa could be associated with painful conditions for the German aviation group. The EU Commission demands that the offer be extended from the Frankfurt and Munich hubs
Munich: Leav Aviation takes on Arvidsjaur
The German airline Leav Aviation will start a new scheduled connection from Munich to Arvidsjaur in Sweden on January 12, 2024. This should be served twice a week. The implementation takes place at the
Uzbekistan Airways: Munich now connected to Tashkent
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Uzbekistan Airways operated its first flight on the Tashkent-Munich route. This route is scheduled to operate twice a week. The flights land every Friday and Sunday
Munich: Lufthansa Technik is building a new warehouse for engines
A few days ago, work began on the construction of a new warehouse for Lufthansa Technik's tools, engines and ground equipment on the Munich Airport site. This should also include offices and
From Vienna and Stuttgart: Air Cairo takes Sharm el Sheikh
The airline Air Cairo will also be heading to Stuttgart and Vienna in the 2024 summer flight schedule from Sharm el Sheikh. In the Austrian capital you can fly with Wizz Air
Declaration of intent: FlyVBird wants to buy up to 50 Alice E aircraft
The German start-up FlyVBird has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 50 Alice electric aircraft from Eviation. The agreement stipulates that 25 copies should initially be delivered. Further
Stuttgart with new routes in winter 2023/24
The 2023/2023 winter flight schedule begins at Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport at the end of October 24. 28 airlines will then take off regularly to 64 destinations in 26 countries. With around 22.000 planned take-offs and landings
From Saarbrücken and Karlsruhe: Freebird flies to Hurghada for Tui
On behalf of the tour operator Tui, the airline Freebird will operate charter flights from Saarbrücken and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden to Hurghada in the 2023/24 winter timetable. Operational implementation is to be carried out with aircraft of the type Airbus A320,
Tailwind cancels Antalya flights from Memmingen, Karlsruhe and Friedrichshafen
The Turkish Tailwind Airlines actually wanted to fly three times a week from Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden and Friedrichshafen to Antalaya between May 26 and June 11, 2023. Nothing will come of it, because the
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden with the most comprehensive summer timetable of all time
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is expecting around 2023 passengers during the current Easter holidays in 55.000. The 2023 summer flight schedule is the most extensive that the regional airport has ever had. A high demand is expected.
From Salzburg and Friedrichshafen: Lufthansa starts Heathrow non-stop flights
A few years ago, Lufthansa said goodbye to so-called decentralized routes and concentrated on traffic to/from Frankfurt am Main and Munich. Now there is at least a small one in the winter flight plan
Cologne/Bonn and Friedrichshafen join ACI climate targets
A further 57 airports have joined the net zero initiative of the airport association ACI Europe. These include the German airports Friedrichshafen and Cologne/Bonn. It is an obligation until
Friedrichshafen looks back with satisfaction on the year 2022
Friedrichshafen Airport had to resort to insolvency proceedings due to the corona pandemic, among other things. This also enabled the airport to get rid of certain legacy assets. Now see you
By summer 2026: Bavaria will switch to 3D CT scanners
The German state of Bavaria is upgrading airport security checks to new 3D CT scanners. There are already five in Munich in Terminals 1 and 2 at the beginning of the Whitsun holidays
Ryanair suspends Tuzla flights
The low-cost airline Ryanair will discontinue all flight connections to/from Tuzla at the beginning of June 2023. The connections from Vienna-Schwechat and Memmingen are also affected. The carrier currently offers the two
Tailwind cancels Antalya flights from Memmingen, Karlsruhe and Friedrichshafen
The Turkish Tailwind Airlines actually wanted to fly three times a week from Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden and Friedrichshafen to Antalaya between May 26 and June 11, 2023. Nothing will come of it, because the
Nuremberg: Smartwings has started Abu Dhabi charter
On behalf of Etihad Holidays, the Czech airline Samrtwings now connects Nuremberg Airport with Abu Dhabi three times a week. The first flight was carried out with the Boeing 16-Max-2023 on October 737, 8.
Summer 2024: Wizz Air is adding three German routes from Tirana
The low-cost airline Wizz Air intends to connect three German destinations with the Albanian capital Tirana more frequently in the 2023 summer flight schedule. From March 31, 2024, it will now be four times a week instead of three
Ryanair opens new maintenance hangar at Nuremberg Airport
The low-cost airline Ryanair has opened another maintenance location at Nuremberg Airport. According to the company, around five million euros are being invested and around 100 technicians are employed on site. The one from Ryanair
Saarbrücken: DAT flies to Hamburg more frequently
The Danish airline DAT Danish Air Transport will increase frequencies on the Saarbrücken-Hamburg route with effect from October 30, 2022. In the future you will also be between the two on Sundays
Saarbrücken: After a delay of almost 14 hours, 50 suitcases were not allowed to fly
Actually, the passengers of the Smartlynx charter flight 6Y 8461 wanted to fly from Saarbrücken to Las Palmas on Sunday at 6 a.m. However, there was a delay of almost 00 hours because it
Germany: Tui and FTI get more Smartlynx machines
The Smartlynx Group was able to land further full charter orders in Germany. You will fly for the tour operators FTI and Tui Germany. According to one, you fly for the latter tour operator
Mannheim: Rhein-Neckar Air pauses again
The Rhein-Neckar-Air flights from Mannheim to Berlin-Tegel and Hamburg operated by MHS Aviation were only resumed on September 14, 2020, but demand does not seem to be present at the moment. The
Rhein-Neckar Air flies to Berlin-Tegel and Hamburg again
It was quiet around the German travel company Rhein-Neckar Air. Until now: After a six-month Corona break, the regional airline flies back to Berlin-Tegel and Hamburg. When the popular destination Sylt will be back in
Düsseldorf: Aegean Airlines increases flights to Athens
Greek Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines will fly more frequently between Athens and Düsseldorf in the 2024 summer timetable. Until now, the route was served daily. There will be two more effective March 31, 2024
Winter 2023/24: Eurowings is canceling three routes
Contrary to original plans, the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will not offer non-stop flights to Oslo from Düsseldorf and Prague in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. These routes can only be booked if you change via other airports.
Düsseldorf could lose its last route to the USA
Düsseldorf Airport could soon find itself without a flight connection to the United States of America, as Delta Air Lines intends to discontinue the Atlanta route on October 26, 2023. Once entertained
Autumn holidays 2023: Düsseldorf expects a ten percent increase in passengers
Düsseldorf Airport expects to have around 2 million passengers on 2023 flights during the autumn holidays, which officially began on October 1,1, 8.400. The school holidays last
Sun Air reactivates Billund-Düsseldorf
The Danish British Airways franchisee Sun Air of Scandinavia intends to fly between Billund and Düsseldorf again after a long break. With effect from November 6, 2023, the carrier wants four weekly ones again
Apron buses: Düsseldorf has tested hydrogen propulsion
Düsseldorf Airport tested the use of hydrogen-powered apron buses for around two weeks. The “H2 City Gold” model was used. Now all bus drivers will as well
For Etihad Holidays: Smartwings has added Abu Dhabi-Cologne/Bonn
The Czech airline Smartwings started non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Cologne/Bonn on Thursday, October 737, 8 with the Boeing 19-Max-2023. These are charters on behalf of Etihad
Winter 2023/24: Eurowings is canceling three routes
Contrary to original plans, the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will not offer non-stop flights to Oslo from Düsseldorf and Prague in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule. These routes can only be booked if you change via other airports.
Cologne/Bonn Airport is now slot-regulated
Until now, airlines that wanted to offer their services from Cologne/Bonn did not have to apply for take-off and landing rights (slots). That has now changed because the airport has been moved to level 3
Dortmund Airport handles over 2 million passengers
Dortmund Airport is expecting a passenger volume of 2,6 million this year. Given developments this year, this forecast could be exceeded. Dortmund Airport tracks for
Eurowings starts early evening check-in in Dortmund
Since September 29, 2023, Eurowings has also been allowing the use of the so-called pre-plane check-in at Dortmund Airport. However, this is subject to a fee. In Stuttgart, Cologne, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin and now also Dortmund
Dortmund Airport exceeds previous year's volume by 25 percent
Up to and including the end of August 2023, Dortmund Airport had 2.041.622 passengers, around a quarter more than in the first eight months of the previous year. However, the volume lies
Münster/Osnabrück: Ryanair with 500.000 passengers
Last week, the low-cost airline Ryanair celebrated the milestone of transporting half a million passengers at Münster/Osnabrück Airport. In the current summer period of 2023, you are now offering this
Nouvelair has recorded Monastir-Münster/Osnabrück
On June 27, 2023, the Nouvelair airline operated the first flight of the season from Münster/Osnabrück to Monastir. This means that passengers can travel comfortably from the FMO to the holiday region during the summer holidays
GP Aviation: Münster Airport celebrates two years of Pristina flights
For around two years, the airline GP Aviation has been operating charter flights between Münster/Osnabrück and Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, on behalf of Prishtinaticket. Currently, up to four weekly circulations, the
Paderborn back in the black and extended with Hüser
The German airport Paderborn will continue to be managed by Roland Hüser. The manager has been at the helm of the airport in got since July 1, 2021 at the most recent shareholders' meeting
Paderborn: Lounge can now be booked online
At Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport, access to the Scavi&Ray Business Lounge can now be booked online in advance. Unless you have a frequent flyer card with the appropriate status or an alternative option,
Eurowings is increasing Paderborn-Palma de Mallorca
From mid-May 2023, Eurowings will be offering up to 14 weekly rotations on the Paderborn-Palma route. In a direct comparison with the previous year, the offer is increased by two
Weeze with a new summer holiday record
The German airport Weeze was able to increase significantly during the summer holidays of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. During the six weeks, there were 279.117 passengers, around 50 percent more than in
Munich wins the VC airport check - red lantern goes to Weeze
The German pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit published its annual VC airport check this week. Munich Airport took first place this time and the inglorious “red lantern” went to Weeze.
Weeze celebrates 30 million passengers
The German airport Weeze recently welcomed the 30 millionth passenger since the start of flight operations as a civilian airport. The Dutch woman was welcomed on a Ryanair flight last Wednesday and got
Mönchengladbach wants to become a real laboratory for electric flying
The small Mönchengladbach airport wants to establish itself as a competence center for aviation with electric propulsion. On Friday, an e-plane made its circuits at the MGL for the first time. The airport has been doing research since 2019
New MGL managing director starts work
Today Andreas Ungar has his first working day as the new managing director of Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL). This completes the management team, along with managing director Ulrich Schückhaus and authorized signatory David Bongartz. Hungarian follows
MGL: Federal government assumes costs for air traffic control
The decision has been made: the federal government will contribute to the air traffic control costs at Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL). The control zone with instrument flight operations is thus secured in the long term. “The financial commitment of the federal government is
Smartlynx and Lufthansa Technik are expanding their collaboration
Smartlynx Airlines, which specializes in ACMI and charter services, and Lufthansa Technik have signed multi-year contracts to expand their existing partnership. The agreements include maintenance services for the Airbus A320 family and landing gear services
Volotea celebrates three first flights in Hamburg
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea carried out several first flights from Hamburg on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. There are now flights to Bordeaux, Lyon and Florence. Volotea is involved at Hamburg Airport
Hamburg: Bomb threat against Iran Air A330
Due to a bomb threat against an aircraft that took off from Tehran, flight operations at Hamburg Airport had to be temporarily suspended on Monday, October 9, 2023. This measure was taken after
Hamburg: Sunexpress exhibits B737 model in Miniatur-Wonderland
A Boeing 737-800 from Sunexpress, which has a special PAW Patrol paintwork, has recently been exhibited in Hamburg's miniature wonderland. The mini plane with the brave puppies takes off as part of the partnership with SunExpress, a
Hamburg Airport successfully completes runway renovation
Hamburg Airport was able to complete the renovation of runway 15/33 on schedule last week. The runway is now back online and is being used extensively. “The construction work on the
Airbus: Christian Scherer promoted to head of the transport division
Last week, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced that current sales manager Christian Scherer would serve as CEO of the commercial aircraft division. “As of 2019, the leadership positions at Airbus
Ryanair takes on Bremen-Lanzarote
The low-cost airline Ryanair will also fly between Bremen and Lanzarote in the 2023/24 winter timetable. The first flight is announced for October 31, 2023. “We are very pleased that Ryanair in winter
Bremen with new destinations in summer 2023
There are some small changes in Bremen's summer timetable. For example, Sundair now flies to Monastir and Thessaloniki. “This summer, too, travelers can reach many attractive destinations from Bremen Airport.
Winter 2023/24: Ryanair launches Lanzarote from Nuremberg and Bremen
The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will once again be flying to Lanzarote from Nuremberg and Bremen in the 2023/24 winter timetable. From Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Thessaloniki is hung up. From Nuremberg it should start on October 29th
Sundair with new routes from Berlin, Bremen, Leipzig and Lübeck
The German holiday airline Sundair is serving a number of new routes in the 2023 summer flight schedule from Berlin, Bremen, Leipzig/Halle and Lübeck. These are each flown once a week with Airbus A320. Going from Berlin
Lübeck Airport creates a new focus for itself and Lübeck Air
ATR72 leaves the fleet and is exchanged for an Embraer 175. Stuttgart route will be discontinued - in future there will be a greater focus on tourist destinations. After more than 2 years it was whole
With Dornier 328: Private Wings flies domestically for Lübeck Air
The German airline Private Wings is currently operating a Dornier 328 on behalf of Air Alsie and thus Lübeck Air within Germany. The route is served by turboprop aircraft
Luxair announces Luxembourg-Sylt
The airline Luxair intends to fly once a week between Luxembourg and Westerland from May 21, 2022. As a rule, the machine type DHC Dash 8-400 should be used. In cooperation
Green Airlines wants to sell domestic German tickets from Weeze
The ticket seller Green Airlines plans to offer charter flights from Weeze and Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden from February 14, 2022. These can currently be booked under fictitious flight numbers without specifying the operating carrier. That in the
Green Airlines: Chalair flew empty from Paderborn to Sylt
Last Friday the ticket seller Green Airlines let empty seats fly from Paderborn to Sylt. There was not a single passenger on board the Chalair chartered Beechcraft 1900D. the
First flights and announcements in Germany - damper in Heringsdorf
The Austrian airline Easyjet Europe will be adding two additional destinations from Munich in mid-July. These are Palma de Mallorca, which will be served three times a week, as well
Heringsdorf: Airlines cancel Usedom flights
The small Heringsdorf Airport is facing a difficult summer, as Luxair and Eurowings, among others, will significantly reduce their presence and have in some cases already canceled entire routes. Background is loud
Luxair depends on Saarbrücken
As of March 2021, the Luxair airline will not have a stopover in Saarbrücken on the Luxembourg-Hamburg route. The route will be operated non-stop in the future. But this has consequences for the airport in Saarland:
October 2023 was the strongest month at BER so far
October 2023 was the single month with the highest volume since the opening of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. It was used by 2,36 million travelers, around 90.000 more than in September
United Airlines is cutting flights to Germany
The US airline United Airlines is reducing its presence in Germany next year. The seasonal Berlin flights will no longer be offered from Washington in the 2024 summer flight schedule. Also in Frankfurt am Main
From Berlin, Hamburg and Stuttgart: Eurowings launches Erbil flights
From Stuttgart, Berlin and Hamburg, Eurowings intends to head to Erbil twice a week from mid-December 2023. From Hamburg and Berlin from December 19, 2023
Eurowings celebrates its first Dubai flights from Stuttgart and Berlin
After a long preparation, the time had come at the weekend: Eurowings carried out the first flight from Stuttgart to Dubai on October 29, 2023 under flight number EW1152. That followed on Monday
Winter 2023/24: 66 airlines fly from Berlin
The 2023/2023 winter flight schedule starts at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport at the end of October 24. 66 airlines offer flights to 130 destinations in 52 countries. Norse Altantic will be flying as a long-haul connection from December 15th
Easyjet Holidays is coming to Germany
After Switzerland, the low-cost airline Easyjet will also launch its own tour operator Easyjet Holidays in Germany. CEO Johan Lundgren announced this on Thursday, October 26, 2023
Leipzig/Halle with new non-Schengen arrival area
Last week, Leipzig/Halle Airport officially opened an expansion of the non-Schengen arrival zone. The area is around 900 square meters in size and also houses additional counters for passport and customs controls. The
Leipzig/Halle: Wizz Air takes on Bucharest
The low-cost airline Wizz Air will start a non-stop connection between Bucharest and Leipzig/Halle in June next year. This will initially be served three times a week. The first flight is for the 4th.
Smartlynx Airlines operates numerous routes from Leipzig/Halle
The Latvian airline Smartlynx Airlines will operate additional routes from Leipzig/Halle during the winter season. The flights in question are to be operated with Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. The Latvian one
Dresden Airport opens new federal police station
Last week, a new building at Dresden Airport was officially handed over to the Federal Police. The construction work started in November last year. In addition to building the new
Summer 2024: Sunexpress increases Germany offer
In the 2024 summer flight schedule, the holiday airline Sunexpress is increasing its Turkish service from Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. From mid-May 2024, the destination Dalaman will be connected more frequently to German airports.
Summer 2024: Pegasus welcomes Antalya-Dresden
The Turkish airline Pegasus also intends to fly between Antalya and Dresden in the 2024 summer flight schedule. Four weekly circulations are currently planned. The first flight is scheduled for March 31, 2023.
German Airways cooperates with Lufthansa Aviation Training
In the future, Lufthansa Aviation Training and the airline German Airways will work together at the Rostock-Laage location in the area of training young pilots. With this, German Airways covers the demand for freshly trained cockpit staff
Rostock-Laage has five holiday destinations this year
A total of five holiday destinations will be offered from Rostock-Laage Airport in the 2022 summer flight schedule. These are to be served from May 2022. These are the destinations Heraklion, Rhodes, Hurghada, Antalya and
Lufthansa Aviation Training resumes training young flight pilots
Lufthansa Aviation Training resumes pilot training. The newly organized Lufthansa flight school EFA starts with 75 places – the Group will double this capacity as early as 2023. The pandemic caught the Lufthansa flight school
Erfurt: Airport fire brigade trains on a mobile simulator
The Erfurt airport fire brigade is currently training again on a mobile aircraft fire and recovery simulator. This is rented from the company ARFF Services GmbH. The training object is true to scale, corresponding to a Boeing B737 or
2022: Erfurt-Weimar Airport doubles passenger numbers
The East German airport can look back on a successful 2022. The number of passengers almost doubled compared to the previous year and reached 139.078. The busiest month was October with 25.400
Erfurt expects 140.000 passengers
Erfurt Airport had around 2022 passengers between March and the end of October 119.900. Compared to the same period last year, it was possible to increase by 93 percent. The most passengers were with 25.400 travelers
