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The new winter flight schedule will come into effect at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports from Sunday, October 26. It is valid until March 28, 2026, and combines important connections to international hubs with numerous direct flight destinations to warm water and Atlantic regions. Leipzig/Halle Airport will offer flights to up to
Deutsche Aircraft, manufacturer of the new D328eco regional aircraft, is relying on a highly automated logistics system from intralogistics provider Jungheinrich at its Leipzig/Halle site. The goal is to ensure efficient and seamless material supply for the final assembly line of the 40-seat turboprop aircraft. The project is characterized by the first-ever combination of two automated warehouse systems in an industrial environment. The core of the
At the end of September, German airline Sundair significantly expanded its charter offerings at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Four new tourist routes were added to the schedule starting this fall. The additional flights will be operated with a Boeing 737-800 and serve the popular holiday destinations of Antalya (Turkey), Heraklion, Kos, and Rhodes.
With the start of the autumn holidays in Saxony and Thuringia, Central German airports are experiencing strong travel activity. From Friday to Sunday (October 3 to 5, 2025), a total of 177 aircraft will take off from the two locations in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden to holiday regions, European cities, and international hubs. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to
The Lufthansa Group is making drastic cuts at the Saxon airports Leipzig/Halle and Dresden, laying off all its ground staff at these locations. Around 130 employees at the Group subsidiaries Airport Services Leipzig GmbH (ASL) and Airport Services Dresden GmbH (ASD) are affected by the measure. The airline cited the economically unprofitable nature of the operations as the main reason.
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, operator of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, has announced a comprehensive restructuring plan that also includes massive job cuts. The company confirmed the elimination of 172 of its approximately 1.300 jobs. This corresponds to approximately one in eight jobs in the group. The planned staff reductions affect all areas and
The Association of German Air Cargo Handlers (VACAD) reported an increase in cargo volume for the second quarter of 2025. The volume handled increased by 3,7 percent to approximately 452.395 tons. At the same time, the number of employees in the industry fell by seven percent to 3.180. This development is a concern for the association.
A German Armed Forces Air Force aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Leipzig on Monday evening. The aircraft, an Airbus A319, had previously been carrying Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD), who had deplanet in Berlin before the incident. The Airbus was returning from Berlin to its home base in Cologne.
With the upcoming start of the holidays, the central German airports of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden are preparing for a busy travel season. A total of 81 passenger aircraft are scheduled to take off from these locations next weekend. In addition to flights to German and European cities, sunny destinations on the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Black Sea, and Red Sea are also on the agenda.
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH, a major player in the regional aviation industry, is implementing a strategic leadership change at the top of the company. Effective July 1, 2025, Nico Neumann, who most recently served as Co-CEO, will be appointed sole Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Deutsche Aircraft and Deutsche Aircraft Leipzig. This step
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