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Bern Airport and the company Vini launched a joint test phase in March 2026 for a novel flight concept on the route between Bern and Munich. A Cessna Grand Caravan, with a capacity of nine seats, is being used for the test. The pilot project is based on a combination of fixed
The regional flight initiative Vini has begun its large-scale test flight week at Mannheim City Airport and is already experiencing above-average occupancy at the start. The project, which is being carried out in cooperation with the technology platform Flyv, focuses on directly connecting the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region to the economic centers of Berlin and Hamburg. Through the offering of
The on-demand airline Vini is expanding its regional route network and will offer a new direct connection between Mannheim and Berlin-Schönehagen Airport starting February 23, 2026. The company will primarily use Mannheim City Airport (MHG) for this service, which, due to its proximity to the city center, is a particularly efficient alternative to major airports for business travelers.
A Diamond DA40 light motor plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy main road in Mannheim over the weekend. All three occupants were injured in the incident south of the city center and taken to hospitals. The single-engine aircraft came to rest on Neckarauer Straße near Mannheim's main train station.
The new airline FlyVini will launch its innovative concept of demand-oriented direct flights from Mannheim City Airport starting in December 2025. Instead of fixed flight schedules, the company is relying on a flexible "on-demand" system that is tailored to the needs of business and leisure travelers. This approach is intended to improve regional air traffic in the
DRF Luftrettung will continue operating the air rescue station in Mannheim for another 15 years following the award of the contract in a public procurement process. Starting November 1, 2026, the helicopter will fly under the new radio call sign "Christoph Mannheim." A new H145 helicopter with a five-blade rotor will be used.
The history of aviation is rich in companies that set out to conquer the skies with a spirit of innovation and bold vision. Among them was Cirrus Airlines, a German regional airline that aimed to close gaps in the route network and offer travelers efficient connections away from the major hubs.
The new virtual airline Mannheim City Air has commenced scheduled operations at Mannheim Airport. Initially, the airline will offer direct flights to the three holiday destinations of Sylt, Usedom, and Elba. According to the company, the flight times are specifically geared toward weekend and short-break travelers. The flights will be operated by the German airline Private
Next summer, the new virtual airline Mannheim City Air will start operations and launch several routes from Mannheim. The successor to the insolvent Rhein-Neckar Air announced that it will offer regular flights to the Italian island of Elba from May 8, 2025. Two connections per week are planned during the season,
The airline Rhein-Neckar Air (RNA) will change its name as part of its insolvency proceedings and will operate as “Mannheim City Airlines”. The brand change was confirmed by the “Mannheimer Morgen”. The business model will remain unchanged; destinations such as Sylt and Elba will continue to be served. An investor is to be found to ensure financial stability.
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