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German airline Eurowings has commenced operations at London Gatwick Airport as part of its 2026 summer flight schedule, significantly expanding its presence in the United Kingdom. Since March 29, 2026, the airline has been operating the route to Cologne/Bonn with a total of 13 weekly flights. This connection is currently the only direct service.
Cologne/Bonn Airport is one of the first major commercial airports in Germany to have its security management certified according to the specific VdS 3406 standard. The certification from the Cologne-based testing organization VdS Schadenverhütung, a subsidiary of the German Insurance Association (GDV), confirms the operator's systematic and robust management of all security-relevant processes.
On Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, a significant date in German economic history will mark its centenary: the commencement of regular scheduled air service by Lufthansa. Exactly one century after the first flight from Berlin to Cologne, this anniversary will be commemorated with a special flight of an Airbus A350-900, retracing the historic route.
The German aviation industry is experiencing a legal and organizational first: Eurowings is the world's first airline to offer the option of legally valid marriage ceremonies during regular flight operations. With this move, the company is responding to a historic low in the number of weddings in Germany, a level not seen since 1950.
Turkish leisure airline Freebird Airlines is significantly expanding its presence at Cologne/Bonn Airport as part of its current 2026 summer flight schedule. The company has announced the launch of five new routes, complementing its existing network from the Rhine-based aviation hub. The expansion focuses particularly on Greek holiday destinations, including the islands of Heraklion and...
Cologne-based airline German Airways is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Axel Schefe as Chief Technology Officer, effective April 1, 2026. With this personnel decision, Germany's second-oldest airline, which primarily operates in the wet-lease segment for well-known European airlines, aims to structurally solidify its technical organization. Schefe,
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) have published a joint comprehensive action plan to strengthen the resilience of European air traffic to increasing interference with GNSS satellite navigation systems. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in signal interference, particularly near conflict zones.
The airline Eurowings is preparing for a significant surge in passenger numbers at the start of the Easter holidays in 2026. The company expects around 200.000 passengers on the first weekend of the holidays alone. To meet this high demand, the airline increased its flight schedule to approximately 500 departures per day, coinciding with the start of the summer flight plan on April 1st.
With the start of the Easter holidays on March 27, 2026, Cologne/Bonn Airport is preparing for the first major travel surge of the year. The airport operator expects a total of approximately 485.000 passengers by April 12. A particularly high volume of traffic is anticipated over the Easter weekend, from Good Friday to Easter Monday, with around 123.000 travelers expected.
Cologne/Bonn Airport is embarking on a comprehensive modernization of its operational infrastructure. The airport will receive record funding of €9,75 million from the European Union for a package of five major projects. These funds are being provided by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the “Connecting Europe” program.
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