This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics in Germany.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Germany . Whether Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn or Rostock-Laage, you've come to the right place.
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As of January 1, 2026, the security company Securitas has taken over passenger and baggage screening at Erfurt-Weimar Airport. The contract was awarded by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI), which is responsible for security in the airspace and at German commercial airports. The newly concluded contract secures the cooperation.
The AfD parliamentary group in the Thuringian state parliament has presented its proposals for the 2026/2027 biennial budget, demanding a massive reduction in new debt and investments in Erfurt Airport for carrying out deportations. At a press conference, parliamentary group leader Björn Höcke criticized the new debt, for which the so-called "blackberry" state government is responsible, as historically high.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) is expanding its flight offerings in summer 2026 through a new partnership with the cruise line AIDA Cruises. From March 28th to November 7th, 2026, AIDA will offer exclusive connecting flights from the Thuringian capital to Palma de Mallorca (PMI). From there, holidaymakers will embark on their cruises.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) has implemented its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule and simultaneously announced the opening of bookings for the 2026 summer flight schedule. Following a successful previous year, the airport anticipates a consolidation of traffic figures and a stabilization of services. Airlines have strengthened their commitment to the Thuringian region with new routes and
Erfurt-Weimar Airport has announced a significant increase in passenger numbers following the end of the summer holidays in Thuringia. A total of 63.857 travelers were processed during the six-week holiday period. This represents an increase of 121 percent compared to the same period last year. As in previous years, Antalya, Turkey, proved to be the most popular destination.
On May 10, 1925, the history of civil aviation in Erfurt began with the landing of two Junkers F-13s on the Roter Berg. What began as a modest runway developed over the decades into today's Erfurt-Weimar Airport, a key transportation hub for Thuringia. The airport looks back on an eventful history,
The tour operator "Momento by sz-Reisen" is offering two new exclusive direct flights from Erfurt-Weimar to the Greek destinations of Chalkidiki and Santorini for summer and autumn 2025. This allows travelers from the region a comfortable start to their vacation without a long journey. From June 4 to 11, 2025, the Chalkidiki peninsula will
Erfurt-Weimar Airport has completed the modernization of its fleet of airfield firefighting vehicles with the commissioning of its third "Panther" vehicle. The new vehicle, which will be operational from May 1, 2025, complements the two existing identical firefighting vehicles and thus marks the completion of a comprehensive renewal of the safety-relevant technology at the airport.
Erfurt-Weimar Airport has commissioned new battery-operated ground power units (eGPUs) to increase efficiency in aircraft handling. This measure aims to optimize energy consumption and improve working conditions for apron personnel. The project for the procurement of the electric ground power units was funded with a total of €200.000.
At Erfurt-Weimar Airport, workers went on strike on Wednesday. The Komba union intends to increase pressure on the employers with an all-day warning strike. The background to this is the ongoing negotiations on a new company collective agreement, in which the union is demanding a significant wage increase. Specifically, the pay of employees is to be
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