Leipzig

Leipzig/Halle Airport: Investigating authorities secure evidence and examine the background of the drone attack

Following the attempted attack with an explosive drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the investigations by the authorities are progressing. On the evening of August 4, 2026, an unmanned aerial vehicle was discovered in the immediate vicinity of an Antonov An-124 cargo plane belonging to Antonov Airlines. According to the security authorities' current findings, the drone was carrying cargo.

August 13, 2026 10:37

Investigations into explosives find at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Drone remained in the security area for hours

Following the discovery of a drone equipped with explosives on the grounds of Leipzig/Halle Airport, investigating authorities have released new details regarding the timeline and technical background of the incident. Analysis of surveillance videos revealed that the unmanned aerial vehicle was already hovering over the area from approximately 19:30 p.m. onwards, before it flew for several hours.

August 7, 2026 11:33

Security-related interruption at Leipzig/Halle Airport after drone sighting and discovery of a suspicious object

At Leipzig/Halle Airport, flight operations were interrupted for several hours during the night of August 5, 2026. The reason for the measure was the sighting of an unauthorized drone in the vicinity of the airport grounds and the subsequent discovery of a suspicious object on the southern runway. Air traffic control imposed a

August 5, 2026 09:27

Bid to host air transport congress: Saxony plans to host "Routes Europe" 2029

The Free State of Saxony, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (Central German Airport AG), and regional stakeholders from business and tourism are aiming for a joint bid to host the European air transport forum "Routes Europe" in 2029. A corresponding letter of intent was signed by representatives of the state government, Saxony's economic development agency, the tourism associations of Leipzig and Dresden, and the trade fair organizers.

July 15, 2026 17:01

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG announces early completion of the restructuring program

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG), the operating company of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, has prematurely ended its ongoing restructuring process. Following confirmation by the participating credit institutions and the final validation report from the auditing firm KPMG, the process was formally concluded on July 3, 2026, approximately six months ahead of schedule in the original restructuring plan.

July 7, 2026 10:05

Central German airports report rising passenger numbers at the start of the holidays

With the start of the summer holidays in the German states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, the airports in Central Germany are experiencing a typical seasonal increase in flight movements. On the first weekend of the holidays in July 2026, a total of 64 passenger aircraft departures are scheduled at the two locations of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG). Of these, 42 departures are from [Airport Name Missing].

July 6, 2026 11:05

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG appoints new supervisory board

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) is reconstituted its supervisory board for the upcoming term, as is customary, and is making a change at the top of the supervisory body. The previous chairwoman, Hiltrud Werner, did not stand for re-election after five years in office and is leaving the board.

June 19, 2026 14:02

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG achieves restructuring goals ahead of schedule, but structural challenges remain.

The two Saxon airports, Leipzig/Halle and Dresden, have undergone a period of intensive economic restructuring and, despite a continuing challenging market environment, are once again on a sound financial footing. As the operating company, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG, announced, key objectives of the internal restructuring program were achieved significantly earlier than originally planned in the business consolidation plan.

June 4, 2026 05:36

Personnel changes at the top of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG

Hiltrud Werner, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG), has announced her resignation from the top position on the supervisory board. After five years in office, the 60-year-old manager, who previously served on the Volkswagen board of management responsible for integrity and legal affairs, will not stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2026.

27 May 2026 19:05

Lufthansa reduces flight offerings at Saxon locations

The German aviation industry is facing another major disruption in regional connectivity. The Lufthansa Group has officially confirmed that from June 2026, flight services at the Saxon airports of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden will be significantly reduced. This will primarily affect feeder flights to the central hub in Frankfurt am Main. This decision is

13 May 2026 13:09