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Siemens sells airport baggage sorting systems to Toyota for 300 million euros

Jan Gruber 31 October 2024 16:37

Siemens has decided to sell its airport baggage sorting business to the Japanese Toyota Group for 300 million euros. The subsidiary Siemens Logistics, which employs 2.500 people and has its headquarters in Nuremberg, is profitable and has a leading market position. The sale, which is to be completed next year, is part of Siemens' strategy to sharpen its portfolio as a leading technology company. Siemens Logistics generates annual sales of around 550 million euros and serves well-known customers in the aviation industry. The buyer is the Toyota subsidiary Vanderlande, a provider of automation technology for warehouses and airports. Siemens has spun off or sold several parts of the company over the past two decades and is increasingly concentrating on the industrial software business.

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Airbus hires MTU CEO Lars Wagner for commercial aircraft division

Jan Gruber 31 October 2024 16:35

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has hired Lars Wagner, CEO of Munich-based engine manufacturer MTU, to head its commercial aircraft division. The company announced this on Wednesday evening in Toulouse. Wagner's contract with MTU runs until the end of 2025. He will replace the current division head Christian Scherer, who is leaving Airbus. Scherer and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury have welcomed Wagner's return to the company where he previously worked. Faury is expected to remain at the helm of Airbus, while the board of directors plans to confirm Wagner as the new CEO at next year's annual general meeting.

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El Al Airlines once again awarded five-star rating in Apex ranking

Amely Mizzi 31 October 2024 16:18

Israeli airline El Al has received the highest award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth year in a row, and was again rated five stars in the global service ranking. Despite a challenging year marked by increased demand for flights and operational challenges due to the war, El Al was able to maintain its service quality and carry a record number of passengers. The rating is based on feedback from more than a million passengers and includes 600 airlines, with only 40 airlines achieving the five-star rating. Apex, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the passenger experience, evaluated various categories such as seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverages, entertainment and Wi-Fi. El Al thus maintained its position among the top airlines worldwide. Oren Cohen Botansky, Vice President of Customer Service at El Al, underlined the importance of the award as a confirmation of the commitment of the company and its employees to maintain high service standards even under difficult conditions.

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Ryanair opens engineering training academy at Prestwick Airport

Amely Mizzi 31 October 2024 16:13

The airline Ryanair celebrated the opening of a new training academy for engineers at Prestwick Airport in Scotland on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Ryanair intends to invest five million pounds. The new academy is expected to provide jobs for around 500 engineers, mechanics and technical assistants. The academy includes modern classrooms, workshops and a training aircraft to train specialists for the maintenance of the Ryanair fleet. The group plans to massively expand the fleet. Within ten years, the aim is to increase to around 800 aircraft. The new facility will also support the existing maintenance facilities at the Prestwick site.

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Emirates expands flight offering in Africa

Jan Gruber 31 October 2024 14:30

Emirates airline is expanding its presence in Africa and introducing additional flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa and Johannesburg. From October 27, 2024, the frequency of flights between Dubai and Uganda will be increased to daily, providing 718 additional seats per week. This is part of Emirates' long-term commitment to Uganda, supported by a partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board, among others. The return to Lagos and the planned increase in frequency to Addis Ababa from January 2025 and to Johannesburg from March 2025 are also part of the strategy to promote connectivity in Africa. In total, Emirates will offer 161 weekly flights between Africa and Dubai after the implementation of these measures. Additional growth in the region will be enabled by an extensive partner network that includes accessibility to over 210 regional destinations. Emirates thus offers a connection to 20 passenger and cargo destinations in Africa.

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All Nippon Airways reports record revenue and increasing passenger numbers

Amely Mizzi 31 October 2024 14:03

The Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airways, a member of the Star Alliance, achieved record revenue of the equivalent of 2024 billion euros in the first half of the 25/6,62 financial year. The net result was 485,9 million euros, which is due to a successful strategy of sustainable growth and strict cost control. Demand for international travel, especially to Japan, has led to an increase in passenger numbers. Almost 3,9 million passengers were carried, an increase of 12,3 percent compared to the previous year. Domestic Japanese traffic also showed a positive picture, despite challenges posed by typhoons. The cargo business also benefited from high demand between Asia, China and North America. The subsidiaries Peach and AirJapan also reported increases in sales. For the full financial year, the ANA Group forecasts sales of almost 13,37 billion euros and a net profit of 723 million euros.

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Lufthansa: Allegris First Class takes off on November 9, 2024

Amely Mizzi 31 October 2024 13:40

Lufthansa is breathing new life into the aviation industry with its new "Allegris First Class" and award-winning virtual reality technology. The luxury product, which will be used for the first time on scheduled flights to Bangalore and Mumbai from November 9, 2024, is set to redefine the benchmark on Lufthansa's long-haul routes. Passengers can expect a combination of uncompromising comfort and technological innovations that ensure both maximum individuality and entertainment on board. The "Allegris First Class" is available on Lufthansa's Airbus A350-900 fleet and will gradually be added to other aircraft in the long-haul fleet. The introduction of the "Suite Plus" - a globally unique double suite designed for passengers traveling alone or as a couple - takes comfort in the premium travel segment to a new level. Innovative suite with state-of-the-art comfort The equipment in the "Allegris First Class" suite is designed for discerning guests who place particular value on comfort and privacy on long-haul flights. The individual suites are equipped with floor-to-ceiling walls, lockable doors and personal, almost one-meter-wide seats that can be heated or cooled on request. For additional comfort and safety, each suite has individual lamps and air conditioning that meets the personal needs of the passengers. The seats can also be converted into a comfortable, full-surface bed - an advantage for long-haul travelers looking for a restful sleeping environment. Another highlight of the suite is the large screen, which, in combination with wireless over-ear headphones and first-class audio material, offers a unique in-flight entertainment experience. The storage space has also been optimized: a private wardrobe in each suite allows travelers to always have personal items to hand and

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“The Addams Family”: Musical with strong artistic performances

Jan Gruber 31 October 2024 12:52

“The Addams Family”, a musical that has become famous all over the world from Broadway, is currently touring across Germany. The top-class ensemble from DS Entertainment has already performed in a wide variety of cities. There are also shows planned in Fellbach near Stuttgart and in the Hilden town hall in the near future. You shouldn’t wait, because the performance is worth seeing. In Germany, musicals are usually associated with productions by Stage Entertainment Holding. Although this is the largest provider, it does have competitors such as ATG and DS Entertainment. The latter company is owner-managed and you can tell, because Diane Lübbert is not only the owner, but also plays a leading role in “The Addams Family”. A production in which the boss herself shows that she’s really good at being a musical singer can only be a success, right? Great performance by full-blooded artists That's right, because the actors in the DS Entertainment production of "The Addams Family" all shine with outstanding artistic excellence. Dance, speech, singing, gangs and even audience involvement - as a viewer you can feel that there are not only real professionals on stage, but artists for whom their performances are more than just a job, it is pure passion and pure joy to offer the audience a top-class show. An ensemble that performs in different cities within a short period of time has to constantly adapt to changing conditions in terms of infrastructure within a short period of time. Not every "hall" is ideal for musicals. Sometimes it is the structural conditions, sometimes the

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Passenger volume at German airports falls after summer peak – Germany remains at the bottom of the European rankings

Amely Mizzi 31 October 2024 11:09

In September 2024, German airports counted a total of around 21,15 million passengers, a decrease of around 535.000 passengers compared to August. After the peak during the summer holidays, the recovery in air traffic is losing momentum and is now only at 86,9 percent of the pre-crisis level of 2019. This means that Germany remains at the bottom of the recovery rate compared to other European markets. Despite an increase of 4,1 percent compared to the previous year, 13,1 percent of passengers are still missing compared to 2019. The number of domestic flights shows a slight increase of 2,3 million passengers compared to August, which is attributed to the renewed increase in business travel. Nevertheless, this segment remains well below the level of 2019. European traffic recorded 15,12 million passengers in September, around 3,9 percent fewer than in August. The intercontinental segment increased year-on-year, but also remained below 2019 levels. In the cargo sector, 393.507 tonnes of air cargo were handled in September, a minimal increase of 0,2 percent year-on-year. This trend is mainly driven by a decline in loadings and an increase in unloadings. Overall, growth remains moderate, and total volumes remain below 2019.

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Fraport relies on asphalt with cashew shell bitumen

Jan Gruber 31 October 2024 11:05

Frankfurt Airport is the first airport in the world to test the use of sustainable asphalt on the apron, using biological bitumen made from cashew shells instead of traditional, petroleum-based bitumen. In collaboration with the start-up B2Square, a 200-meter-long test track is being built to test the innovative material under real conditions. This so-called bio-bitumen has a lower CO₂ footprint because cashew shells contain biogenic carbon compounds that are bound in a special process in a climate-neutral way. The test section will be regularly checked for resilience and durability over the next two years. The aim is to make the airport more climate-friendly by reducing environmentally harmful emissions and promoting sustainable alternatives. The test track will be covered with two different types of asphalt - conventional and bio-asphalt - in parallel in order to evaluate their differences and potential advantages for other areas of the airport. If the test is successful, Fraport intends to use the material more intensively in the future in order to reduce its CO₂ emissions to zero by 2045. This measure is part of Fraport's sustainability strategy and the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program, which was co-founded in 2008.

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