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Mönchengladbach hosted a conference for the aviation industry

Stephen Steiner 19 May 2025 13:06

Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) once again hosted a major aviation industry event. The members' meeting of the Interest Group of Regional Airports (IDRF) took place in the Hugo Junkers Hangar on May 13 and 14, 2025. For the first time, the conference was held jointly with the German Helicopter Association (DHV), which held its meeting in parallel. The focus of the two-day event was an exchange on current challenges and new perspectives in air mobility. Numerous representatives of regional airports from across Germany used the conference in Mönchengladbach to exchange ideas on operational, infrastructural, and regulatory topics. Another key topic of discussion was the role of regional airports in the context of climate protection, digitalization, and innovative mobility solutions such as urban air mobility. The Managing Directors of Mönchengladbach Airport, Andreas Ungar and Dr. Ulrich Schückhaus, expressed their delight at the successful organization of the conference. Ungar emphasized the indispensability of regional airports for the German aviation system, as they ensure accessibility, create jobs, and are increasingly becoming centers of innovation for new forms of mobility. Schückhaus emphasized that the joint organization with the German Aviation and Aviation Association (DHV) underscores the growing importance of Mönchengladbach Airport as a place for exchange and future topics in aviation. The Hugo Junkers Hangar has once again proven itself to be an attractive and suitable event location.

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Franconia Air Service discontinues connections and announces realignment

Stephen Steiner 23 January 2025 10:01

The regional airline Franconia Air Service has announced that it will temporarily suspend flights from Nuremberg to Bremen, Mönchengladbach and Vienna from February 16. The airline says it plans to focus operations more on off-peak times in the future in order to better meet the needs of travelers. The affected routes will be resumed at a later date with outbound flights in the morning and return flights in the evening. Despite the temporary reduction in services, Franconia Air Service also has new plans: just one day after the current connections are suspended, on February 17, a new route from Nuremberg will be introduced. However, details of this connection have not yet been announced. The airline is therefore facing a realignment of its flight schedule, which it says is aimed at optimizing flight times and increasing the attractiveness for business travelers. It remains to be seen whether the announced changes will improve passenger volumes and the profitability of the connections.

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NRW Finance Minister visits Mönchengladbach Airport

Amely Mizzi 2 October 2024 07:03

Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) welcomed the Finance Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dr. Marcus Optendrenk, last Friday. The minister was informed about the airport's current developments and future prospects, accompanied by District President Thomas Schürmann and state parliament members Vanessa Odermatt and Jochen Klenner. The focus of the visit was on sustainable mobility concepts and technological innovations that are being tested at the airport. The most important projects include the "Aviation Campus", which is intended to centralize the training of skilled workers, and the development of the harness racing track, which could create up to 1000 jobs. The first 737 MAX full-flight simulator approved in Germany was also inspected at the RWL German Flight Academy. MGL is increasingly positioning itself as an innovation and training center for aviation and plans to drive these developments forward through close cooperation with political actors.

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Mönchengladbach is developing into a high-tech hub for aviation and aerospace

Jan Gruber August 21, 2024 06:00

Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) is increasingly establishing itself as a location for high-tech companies in the aerospace industry. One of the most recent companies to settle here is Thrustworks GmbH, which specializes in additive manufacturing processes for aerospace and energy companies. The company moved its headquarters from Rommerskirchen to Mönchengladbach and complements the airport's strategic direction with its expertise. The settlement was successfully realized with the support of the Regional Economic Development Program (RWP). Germandrones GmbH, which develops and tests unmanned aviation systems, is also located at MGL. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, the company has now opened a second location in Mönchengladbach. Another example of the site's technological upgrade is AlphaParts GmbH, which sells spare parts for aircraft and thus further strengthens MGL's role as a maintenance center. The airport is also setting new standards in the training sector: Vertical Mission Training GmbH offers training for helicopter pilots using modern flight simulators, supported by innovative VR technology. These developments underline the airport's efforts to position itself as a research and development location and at the same time to create highly qualified jobs in the region. A delegation from the Düsseldorf district government and the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs recently visited the airport to see the progress for themselves.

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Germandrones opens new location in Mönchengladbach

Amely Mizzi July 19, 2024 09:35

Germandrones, a leading developer of unmanned aerial systems, is opening a new production and development site at Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) in addition to its headquarters in Berlin. This move follows successful joint research projects with the MGL team, including the field test of the Songbird drone as part of the SkyCab project in 2021. The new site is intended to intensify cooperation in research projects such as SkyTRACKplus, which focuses on the development of publishable and controlled flight procedures for drones and air taxis. Part of this project is the testing of drone logistics for the transport of medical samples between hospitals and laboratories. Germandrones plans to use drones to help relieve congestion in inner cities and supplement rescue helicopters. MGL Managing Director Andreas Ungar emphasizes the importance of cooperation for climate-neutral and efficient aviation. Germandrones CEO Dr. Klaus Scho highlights the advantages of the location, in particular the proximity to universities and the strong aviation community in the Rhineland region. Five full-time employees were initially hired for the new location, with further hiring planned. Germandrones is currently looking for pilots for tests and customer presentations as well as hardware and software developers for the further development of the systems.

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The German national team travels to the friendly against Greece

Amely Mizzi June 10, 2024 05:09

The German national football team has left its team headquarters, the "Home Ground" in Herzogenaurach, and headed to its home airport. From there, the team will fly to Düsseldorf before continuing on to Mönchengladbach. On June 7, 2024, the national team will play a friendly match against Greece there as part of preparation for the upcoming European Championship. The German Football Association (DFB) uses Nuremberg Airport for travel to games further away. The team headquarters is located on the grounds of the adidas World of Sports in Herzogenaurach, just 20 kilometers from Nuremberg Airport. This logistics makes travel to and from the team much easier for the players and support staff. The match against Greece is intended to serve as an important endurance test for national coach Hansi Flick's team before the tournament. After arriving in Mönchengladbach, the team will make final preparations to ensure they are well prepared for the friendly match.

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Mönchengladbach Airport once again records positive annual results

Amely Mizzi 15 May 2024 10:02

Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) is continuing its successful course, as shown by the 2023 annual result and the continued growth in the number of jobs. In the future, MGL wants to promote innovation as AirQuarter (AirQ) and further expand the business location. The operating result improved to € -2023 million in 0,96 and the number of jobs increased to 787. Investments in research and development, including projects such as SkyCab for electric flying taxis and OpAL for CO2-neutral aviation, underline MGL's commitment to innovation. The airport has already attracted interest from drone manufacturers and plans to test drone flights for medical transport. Investments in infrastructure, sustainability and the development of the AirQuarter are part of MGL's expansion plans, which will make it perceived not only as an airport but as a multifunctional business location.

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RAS takes over Aviation Technik Saar

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 09:04

Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS), based in Mönchengladbach, is celebrating its 65th anniversary as a leading MRO service provider and operates at five locations in Germany. Certified by several international aviation authorities, RAS is a reliable partner for aircraft fleet maintenance for numerous regional airlines and leasing companies. In July 2023, RAS took over Aviation Technik Saar (ATS) at Saarbrücken Airport and merged it with Contact Air Technik GmbH to form RAS SAAR GmbH. The newly created RAS SAAR combines the many years of expertise of both companies in the field of regional aircraft maintenance and strategically expands the range of services offered by the RAS Group. With access to a spacious 2.500-meter runway at Saarbrücken Airport and a 3.200 m² hangar area, RAS SAAR offers optimal conditions for the maintenance of regional jets, especially the Embraer E-Jet family or comparable models. The clear objective is to further expand the position as the leading European MRO partner for regional aircraft, while consolidating and expanding the regional jet capabilities to offer customers a comprehensive range of services.

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Mönchengladbach: Airport wants to expand renewable energies

Amely Mizzi March 22, 2024 04:00

Mönchengladbach Airport and Wolong Emea Germany GmbH have signed a cooperation agreement to encourage companies to use renewable energies on the airport site. Wolong and MGL Airport are pooling their individual experience from the aviation sector and the energy industry. The aim is to build up know-how for sustainable airport operations and to develop appropriate operating concepts for MGL Airport. They are working on this in a consortium together with other companies. The focus is on the use of renewable energies, especially solar energy and hydrogen. The core area is the optimal use of solar energy, applications for electrochemical storage and the development of a hydrogen ecosystem. "The cooperation with Wolong is an important step towards climate-resilient airport operations," says MGL Managing Director Andreas Ungar. "We are making MGL fit for the future and thus creating the framework for further economic growth at and around Mönchengladbach Airport." This strategic cooperation has received a lot of attention and support in the Wolong ATB Group. "It is a milestone for Wolong Renewable Energy in Germany and, in the long term, on the European market. Based on Wolong ATB's technology accumulation and comprehensive solution advantages in the entire field of renewable energies, the Wolong ATB New Energy Business Unit will work with Airport MGL to develop a concept for a sustainable and optimal green energy solution for the airport," explains Tiantian Li, Head of the Wolong ATB New Energy Business Unit.

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Franconia starts scheduled flights with DA42 and DA62

Amely Mizzi 3 November 2023 05:08

The Nuremberg-based aviation company Franconia Air Service GmbH is setting up scheduled flights between Mönchengladbach and Nuremberg. Other routes from the Bavarian airport lead to Bremen and Hamburg. With the small aircraft Diamond DA 42 (for three passengers) and DA 62 (for six passengers), Franconia commutes between Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) three times a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays). The aviation company is thus taking up a business case that future air taxis will also serve - since the capacity and range are comparable. The target group is primarily business travelers in metropolitan areas where road and rail are already heavily used. Dr. Ulrich Schückhaus, Managing Director of MGL: "Connectivity and flexibility are crucial for productivity and economic strength in Mönchengladbach and on the Lower Rhine." "Mönchengladbach is the ideal destination for the new flight connection due to its infrastructure, innovative orientation and catchment area," says the Managing Director of Franconia Air Service GmbH, Thomas Müller.

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