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.
Quick access to the news from your airport:
Emirates airline will again be holding open selection days for prospective cabin crew members in several German cities during August and September. As the company announced, the events are specifically aimed at German-speaking applicants for flight attendant positions. The dates are August 17th in Munich, August 23rd in Berlin, and...
The European aerospace group Airbus recorded a significant increase in orders in July 2026 and remains on track to meet its annual targets for aircraft deliveries. Driven by the Farnborough International Airshow and agreements with airlines and leasing companies, the manufacturer expanded its order backlog in July 2026 by [amount missing].
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE achieved an operational turnaround in the second quarter of 2026 after a start to the year marked by supply bottlenecks. Thanks to a significant increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand in its defense and space division, the DAX-listed company significantly exceeded average expectations in both revenue and profit.
Greek airline Sky Express is expanding its flight connections between Greece and Germany for the upcoming winter season. The company announced that, starting in early December, the existing flight schedule will be supplemented with additional weekly frequencies from its base at Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. From December 1st, the airline will offer an additional Tuesday flight.
Lufthansa Technik and the French aerospace supplier Safran Landing Systems signed a long-term support and service agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow. The ten-year contract covers maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) work on landing gear and hydraulic components for several Airbus aircraft models. This includes the
GE Aerospace subsidiary Unison and Hamburg-based maintenance group Lufthansa Technik have signed a 15-year agreement for engine maintenance. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik, as Unison's exclusive authorized partner in Europe, will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of ignition systems for the CFM Leap engine series.
The European aerospace group Airbus plans a significant increase in its operating profit for the coming years and presented new medium-term financial targets at an investor event in London. The company aims for adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of €12 to €13 billion by 2029.
Air China, the state-owned Chinese airline, has announced a contractual agreement for the purchase of a total of 55 commercial aircraft from the European manufacturer Airbus. As the company explained in a mandatory filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the order includes 15 wide-body A350-900 aircraft for its core fleet, as well as 40 aircraft for the regional fleet.
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched the test program for its new long-range model, the A350-1000ULR. A prototype with serial number MSN707 will undergo an extensive flight program during a two-month certification campaign to demonstrate its technical capabilities for nonstop flights between Australia, Europe, and North America. A key component of this testing phase is a planned nonstop flight.
A new pharmacy under the brand "Metropolitan Pharmacy" has opened on the arrivals level of Hamburg Airport. Operated by the Metropolitan Group, the store offers a range of classic pharmaceutical products as well as drugstore and travel items in a sales area of approximately 100 square meters. The pharmacy is open 365 days a year.
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