German Air Force achieves initial operating capability for IRIS-T SLM system
The German Air Force has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system…
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NATO jets intercept unresponsive Russian fighters near Latvia
Two German Eurofighters and two Swedish Gripen fighters launched an alpha scramble to intercept two Russian Su-30 aircraft…
QinetiQ wins €284 million aerial training contract with German Armed Forces
The German Armed Forces Procurement Office has awarded QinetiQ Group an Aerial Training Services (ATS) contract. The contract,…
European Commission investigates compliance of €321.2M German aid to Condor
The European Commission has launched a detailed investigation into the €321.2 million restructuring aid granted by Germany to…
Putin threatens to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to restart the production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States proceeds…
Deutsche Aircraft unveils fuselage cut of the first D328eco test aircraft at FIA
As part of this year’s Farnborough Airshow, Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the first fuselage cut of the first…
Frankfurt Airport: 140 flights canceled after climate activists block runways
Climate activists infiltrated Frankfurt Airport (FRA), leading to a temporary suspension of all flight operations. The incident, which…
MBDA secures German order for Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles
Germany has awarded the European missile maker MBDA a contract to manufacture and supply Brimstone 3 precision strike…
Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Hamburg, its fifth German destination
On July 1, 2024, Qatar Airways’ first flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) touched down, making it the airline’s…
Lufthansa City Airlines on cusp of first-ever commercial flight, selects A320neo
Lufthansa City Airlines has confirmed that its first commercial flight will jet off on June 26, 2024, with…
Germany places order of up to 44 Airbus H225 helicopters for its Federal Police
Airbus has announced that the German Ministry of Interior has placed a record order for up to 44…
Lufthansa Technik hands over final modified Airbus A350 to German Air Force
In a special ceremony at ILA Berlin, Lufthansa Technik handed over the third and final modified Airbus A350…
German Chancellor Scholz announces order for 20 additional Eurofighter Typhoons
On the opening day of ILA air show in Berlin, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that…
Lilium considers setting up eVTOL production plant in France
Lilium is in “advanced discussions” with the French government to set up a Lilium Jet production plant in…
IATA criticizes Germany’s ‘unhealthy obsession’ with aviation taxes
The recent surge in aviation taxes in Germany has faced sharp criticism from the International Air Transport Association…
Eurowings announces most extensive Spain program ever, over 600 flights a week
The German leisure carrier Eurowings has announced that it will operate its most extensive Spain program in 2024…
Crestone Air Partners purchases Condor’s last 11 Boeing 757-300 aircraft
United States-based Crestone Air Partners has completed the purchase of Condor’s last 11 Boeing 757-300 aircraft. Crestone Air…
Lilium and Atlantic Aviation partner to deploy eVTOL aircraft in the US
Lilium, a German company that develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has partnered with Atlantic Aviation, a…