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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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.
Allgäu Airport Memmingen will expand its connections to neighboring Baden-Württemberg starting June 1, 2026. The specialized mobility service provider Allgäu Airport Express will introduce a new line that will connect the state capital Stuttgart and the regional center of Ulm directly with the terminal in Memmingerberg up to nine times daily. Previously, the airport focused on...
Stuttgart Airport is significantly expanding its culinary offerings in the security area. With the opening of the new self-service restaurant "Beans & Barley," passengers now have access to a specialized selection of coffee and beer specialties, as well as various snacks. The space is operated by Casualfood GmbH, a company specializing in travel catering.
Stuttgart Airport is preparing for a surge in travel during the Easter holidays in Baden-Württemberg. According to current forecasts from the operating company, around 400.000 passengers are expected at the state airport during the two-week holiday period. To ensure smooth operations, technical upgrades have been carried out in recent weeks. These include, in particular, the self-service kiosks.
With the switch to summer time on March 29, 2026, the new summer flight schedule will come into effect at Stuttgart Airport (STR) and will remain valid until October 24, 2026. A total of over 30 airlines will fly to around 120 destinations in 38 countries. Despite the extensive offering of 50.000 planned flights, the airport is experiencing low passenger numbers.
Stuttgart Airport will assume responsibility for conducting passenger screening itself starting in November 2026. This follows the example of other major German hubs such as Frankfurt, Berlin, and Cologne, which have already made this transition. The change is based on a contract signed last December.
The full commissioning of the prestigious Stuttgart 21 project has been delayed again by several years. According to recent media reports and confirmations from project partners, the entire new rail hub is not expected to open before 2030. A partial opening of the underground station is projected for 2029 at the earliest.
A police operation at Stuttgart Airport this morning severely disrupted flight operations, leading to numerous delays and cancellations. Around 10:30 a.m., the Federal Police ordered the early evacuation of the gate areas in the security zone. According to initial findings, the reason for the official action was an unauthorized individual who had bypassed a security checkpoint.
Stuttgart Airport is accelerating the modernization of its apron infrastructure through its participation in the EU-funded AGENDA consortium. The project, "Accelerating Green Energy Infrastructure Deployment in European Airports," is supported by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and represents a total investment of approximately five million euros at the Stuttgart site.
The CDU's 38th Federal Party Congress in Stuttgart on February 21, 2026, adopted a groundbreaking policy program for the future of German air transport. At a time when Germany is lagging behind other European countries in the recovery of passenger numbers, the party is focusing on comprehensive deregulation and financial relief for the industry. The core element
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