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On Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th, 2025, Munich Airport will be largely shut down due to a 48-hour warning strike initiated by the Verdi union. The work stoppage begins on Thursday at 0:00 and ends on Friday at 24:00. Employees of Munich Airport GmbH (FMG), the
MTU Aero Engines, a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines, has decided to stop the development of its Water Enhanced Turbofan (WET). This was reported by the trade magazine “Flug Revue” in its latest issue. According to MTU CEO Lars Wagner, the engine in its planned design did not achieve the desired performance despite the use of all available technologies.
Amid deadlocked wage negotiations in the public sector, the Verdi union is planning a two-day warning strike at Munich Airport. This is to begin at midnight on Thursday and last until Friday. Security checks and ground services are among those affected, which is expected to lead to significant disruptions to flight operations. The current wage negotiations affect around 0.00
The dream of an electric air taxi seems to be over for Lilium, one of the most promising German start-ups. After a failed rescue attempt last autumn, the company has now had to file for bankruptcy for the second time. Hopes of a second rescue are slim, and operations are being suspended. Lilium, which is listed on the US technology exchange
Lufthansa has announced that it will significantly upgrade the culinary offering in Business Class on short and medium-haul flights from February 26, 2025. In collaboration with celebrity chef Johann Lafer and catering partner Gate Gourmet, a new concept has been developed to offer passengers a larger selection of high-quality dishes.
Deutsche Aircraft has reached an important milestone on the way to series production of its new regional aircraft, the D328 Eco. At its recently held Supplier Summit, the company welcomed over 100 representatives from 60 suppliers. As the aircraft manufacturer announced, almost 100 percent of the main suppliers for the construction of the D328
The Greek charter airline Lumiwings will be offering a new connection between Foggia in southern Italy and Munich from the summer flight schedule. As Aeroroutes reports, the airline will operate the route twice a week from May 27, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. An Embraer E190 will be used. The new flight connection is intended for tourists
After the first annual loss in its history, Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU has again had a record year in 2023. Despite the ongoing recall of thousands of engines for Airbus jets, the Dax group clearly returned to the black in 2024 and earned more than one billion euros in daily business before interest, taxes and special items for the first time.
The Lufthansa Group announces that it will handle some of its flights at Munich Airport itself in the course of this year. A central component of this plan is the planned takeover of Swissport Losch GmbH & Co. KG by Lufthansa. This transaction is intended to pave the way for the operational stability and
After a historic loss in 2023, MTU Aero Engines has recorded a significant recovery in 2024. Despite financial burdens due to the recall of thousands of GTF engines, the Munich-based engine manufacturer was able to achieve its financial targets. According to analysts, sales of 7,4 billion euros are expected, which is within the Executive Board's forecast.
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