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Lilium patents sold to US competitor Archer Aviation

As part of the insolvency proceedings of the German air taxi pioneer Lilium, the insolvency administrator has sold the company's extensive portfolio of patents and intellectual property rights. The new owner of the intellectual property is the publicly listed US developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Archer Aviation Inc. The sale of the innovations to a direct competitor marks a

17 October 2025 19:09

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport reports increased passenger numbers

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, also known as Baden-Airpark, recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers during the Baden-Württemberg state summer holidays. Between July 31 and September 14, 2025, a total of 378.238 passengers were counted, representing an increase of 25,4 percent over the previous year. At the same time, the number of flights

September 17, 2025 13:06

DRF Air Rescue awarded contract for new station in Lahr

DRF Luftrettung has been awarded the contract for the operation of a new air rescue station in Lahr in the Ortenau district following a public tender. The station will commence operations at Lahr Airport on July 1, 2026, and will be equipped with a powerful H145 helicopter. The new helicopter, which will operate under

August 13, 2025 11:00

Lilium restart uncertain – AAMG shows interest in taking over the remainder

In spring 2025, the flying taxi pioneer Lilium finally went bankrupt after a second round of insolvency. An initial rescue attempt by the investor consortium "Mobile Uplift Corporation" had already failed. Now, the Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) has emerged as a potential new interested party – with a significant capital commitment and extensive plans. Lilium, founded in 2015,

August 12, 2025 11:46

Rapid passenger growth overwhelms Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is facing an unusually strong increase in passenger numbers, which is attracting attention nationwide. As a result, there are significant bottlenecks in passenger handling and security checks. According to the Stuttgart Regional Council (RPS), the capacity limits of the small regional airport have already been reached or even exceeded. Travelers must

August 7, 2025 05:32

Record travel wave expected at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

With the start of the summer holidays in Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is expecting its biggest wave of travel of the year. From Thursday, July 31, to Monday, August 4, around 40.000 passengers will be handled on 231 scheduled flights. As in previous years, Mallorca is the most popular destination, with 25 flights in the

August 4, 2025 05:03

DRF Luftrettung invests in ten new H140 helicopters

Last week, DRF Air Rescue signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport for the acquisition of ten H140 helicopters. With this significant investment, the non-profit organization is consistently pursuing its fleet renewal strategy and setting important course for the future development of air rescue in Germany.

July 14, 2025 15:05

Doll Airport Equipment starts series production of half-cut highloaders

Doll Airport Equipment, a leading provider of systems for aircraft loading and cleaning, as well as for medical purposes at airports, has begun series production of its half-cut highloaders. With this step, the company is increasing its production capacity and intends to shorten delivery times for these special vehicles. The highloaders, which are designed for

July 7, 2025 10:49

From Memmingen and Karlsruhe: Ryanair launches Bucharest-Baneasa flights

The Irish airline Ryanair is returning to Romania with some routes from the older of the two capital airports. After a years-long absence, partly due to the temporary closure to commercial aviation, the company is celebrating its comeback at Bucharest Băneasa Airport in the 2025 winter flight schedule. Among other destinations, flights will be to Memmingen and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden.

June 27, 2025 05:32

Doll improves half-cut highloader for aircraft loading

Doll Airport Equipment, a leading international provider of systems for catering, cleaning, and the transport of passengers with reduced mobility at airports, has further developed its half-cut highloader for aircraft loading. The aim of the revision is to increase the safety and user-friendliness of the special vehicle. The vehicle already has a Europe-wide overall certification, which

29 May 2025 06:09

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