This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics in Germany.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Germany . Whether Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn or Rostock-Laage, you've come to the right place.
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Vini, the passenger brand of Flyvbird GmbH, plans to test a flight connection to the Berlin region in cooperation with Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport starting in October 2026. The concept envisions offering scheduled flights to the Schönhagen/Trebbin airfield south of Berlin. From there, onward travel to Berlin city center will be possible via
With the start of the summer holidays in Baden-Württemberg, regional airports in southwestern Germany and the border region are experiencing a significant increase in traffic. At Stuttgart Airport, the flight schedule shows almost 250 takeoffs and landings on a single day at the start of the holidays. To manage the crowds in the terminals, the operators have implemented additional measures.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is expecting high passenger volumes at the start of the summer holidays in Baden-Württemberg. For the period from the end of July to the beginning of August, the operating company Baden-Airpark anticipates around 43.000 passengers across 242 scheduled flight movements. The most popular destination remains the Balearic island of Mallorca, with 25 departures in the first few months.
The city of Lahr is facing an unexpected financial challenge to ensure the operation of the regional airport during the colder months. Despite a tight budget, the municipality must quickly allocate approximately €540.000 for the renewal of the airport's heating system. According to the city administration, the existing system is so worn out,
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is preparing for what is expected to be its busiest Pentecost holiday season ever. Between May 23 and June 7, 2026, a total of 738 passenger flights are planned, with airport management anticipating around 132.000 passengers. This will surpass the already high figures of the previous year.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Regional Airport (FKB) has modernized its ground handling facilities by commissioning ten new battery-powered ground power units (e-GPUs). These units supply power to the aircraft while they are on the ground, allowing the onboard auxiliary power units to remain switched off. With an investment of over €1,5 million, Baden-Airpark GmbH is thus replacing almost all of its existing ground handling equipment.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) will present a significant expansion of its route network at the start of the summer flight schedule on March 29, 2026. The focus will be particularly on major cities in Eastern Europe and North Africa. Ryanair will integrate four new capital cities – Tirana, Bucharest, Amman, and Rabat – into its program from Rheinmünster. At the same time, Wizz Air will also be expanding its network.
Hungarian airline Wizz Air will strengthen its presence at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) in spring 2026 by launching two routes to Romania. Starting April 15, 2026, the airline will resume service to Bucharest. The flights will operate daily and land at Bucharest-Băneasa Airport, conveniently located near the city center.
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced extensive changes to its route network for the 2026 summer season. The restructuring focuses on adjustments at its hubs in Vienna, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, as well as at the airports in Hahn, Weeze, and Cologne/Bonn. While the low-cost carrier is increasing its commitment to profitable tourist routes to Croatia, unprofitable routes will be discontinued.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is introducing a new, digital software solution for workforce scheduling. The system, provided by Inform, will replace the existing Excel-based scheduling system and significantly improve the efficiency of shift planning for the approximately 280 operational staff. The phased transition to the new solution will begin in January 2026.
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