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This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from GermanyWhether Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn or Rostock-Laage, you have come to the right place.
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Stuttgart Airport (STR) is preparing for a significant system change in passenger screening. From November 1, 2026, Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH (FSG) will assume operational control of aviation security checks. This is based on a contract signed with the Federal Ministry of the Interior in December 2025. Stuttgart is thus following the
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air will temporarily expand its services at Stuttgart Airport in spring 2026. According to industry sources and flight schedule data, the airline will operate four additional routes in April and May, connecting the southwestern German airport with destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Specifically, these are:
During the CMT tourism trade fair, which takes place from January 17th to 25th, 2026, significant traffic disruptions are expected in the area around Stuttgart Airport and the adjacent exhibition grounds. The organizers point out that the capacity limits of the access roads and parking areas may be reached during this major event. Motorists are advised
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is making significant capacity adjustments to several routes to Southeast Europe for the upcoming summer flight schedule. According to a report by Ex-Yu-Aviation.com, a total of five flight connections, operated from Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf, are affected by the cuts. These reductions will primarily affect the period between mid-June and the end of [month missing].
The German aviation landscape faces a pivotal decision at the beginning of 2026. At the heart of a heated debate between the federal government, state politicians, and industry giants is the demand by the Arab airline Emirates for an expansion of its landing rights in Germany. While the Dubai-based carrier has been pushing for years to establish landing rights in addition to its existing locations...
Stuttgart Airport faces a complex economic situation in 2026, characterized by a slow recovery in passenger numbers and a changing demand structure. Despite a slight increase in passenger numbers last year to approximately 9,6 million travelers, the Baden-Württemberg state airport remains significantly below the figures that
At the start of next year, Messe Stuttgart will once again become the center of the international tourism industry. From January 17 to 25, 2026, the CMT, the world's largest public trade fair for tourism and leisure, will take place. A total of 1.550 exhibiting companies will present their products and services in ten exhibition halls covering approximately 125.000 square meters.
The airline SunExpress, in partnership with the football club VfB Stuttgart, has unveiled a specially liveried aircraft. On Monday, December 15, 2025, the so-called "VfBExpress"—a Boeing 737 in the club's design—landed for the first time at Stuttgart Airport (STR) and was welcomed there by VfB CEO Alexander Wehrle.
Following a period of extensive renovation, the Lufthansa Group will reopen its newly designed lounge at Stuttgart Airport (STR), named after Manfred Rommel, to premium passengers on December 16, 2025. The reopening marks an important step in the airline's ongoing modernization of its ground facilities and its strategy to enhance the customer experience.
Croatia Airlines will resume flights between Stuttgart and the popular tourist destination of Dubrovnik on the Croatian Adriatic coast on May 4, 2026. This will once again make the destination, which is particularly important for tourists and business travelers, accessible from Stuttgart Airport (STR) without a stopover.
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