Tag: Airplanes & airplane parts
Battery manufacturer works on rechargeable batteries for electric flight
Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Manufacturers of batteries for electric cars have discovered a potential new market for themselves: civil aviation. The Swedish company Northvolt, together with its Californian subsidiary Cuberg, has developed…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Installation of an air conditioner So-called split air conditioners can often not only cool, but also heat and clean the air of dust and pollen. Dusseldorf As the temperature rises…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Dusseldorf As the temperature rises in summer, so does the desire for air conditioning. In a recent survey by the comparison portal Verivox, 13 percent of those surveyed said they…
Lilium secures fresh money – Earlybird comes on board
Representation of a Lilium jet at the terminal Lilium is planning a regional service with its own airports for its electric VTOL aircraft. (Photo: lilium) Berlin, Frankfort The German air…
Delivery problems slow down cabin modernization at Lufthansa
This is what the new business class at Lufthansa looks like In the premium class, customers will soon be able to choose between eight different seat configurations. (Photo: IMAGO/HMB Media)…
Delivery problems slow down cabin modernization at Lufthansa
This is what the new business class at Lufthansa looks like In the premium class, customers will soon be able to choose between eight different seat configurations. (Photo: IMAGO/HMB Media)…
Rheinmetall wants to manufacture parts for stealth bombers in NRW
fighter plane Rheinmetall is to produce fuselage parts for at least 400 F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (Photo: IMAGO/Björn Trotsky) Dusseldorf For its participation in the construction of the F-35 fighter…
Airbus is testing intelligent drone swarms with start-ups
Connected Fighter Plane The combat aircraft of the future should be accompanied by drones and be able to communicate in real time via satellites. Dusseldorf Combat aircraft are to be…
The turbo for aircraft development
Concept of a flying wing from Airbus When it comes to new propulsion systems such as hydrogen, the aircraft must be completely rethought. Artificial intelligence can help here. (Photo: Airbus)…
Only two bidders left for Lufthansa Technik
Engine maintenance at Lufthansa Technik The Lufthansa management wants to give part of the subsidiary to investors. A decision could be made in the fall as to whether there will…
Suppliers declare a personnel emergency
Frankfurt The shortage of skilled workers is posing ever greater problems for the aerospace industry. According to the IG Metall coast, up to 5,000 positions are currently vacant – the…
Network of Ukraine sympathizers – Kiev appears to be supplying drones to pro-Ukrainian agents in Russia
Valkyrja drone It is unclear who exactly controls the drone deliveries. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Ukraine appears to have built a network of agents and sympathizers within Russia to facilitate acts…
US special forces order drones from start-up
Reconnaissance drone from Quantum Systems The Vector drone was developed for military purposes: Ukrainian soldiers are already using it, and a special unit of the US armed forces has now…
Air New Zealand: Airline wants to weigh passengers
Auckland Airport As part of a month-long survey, Air New Zealand is measuring the weight of its passengers. (Photo: dpa) wellington New Zealand’s airline Air New Zealand wants to weigh…
Lufthansa reactivates A380 – the giant planes are coming back
Frankfurt, Munich Brass band music is a must when a new type of aircraft takes off in Munich for a scheduled Lufthansa flight. The A380 from Airbus is actually not…
China wants to compete with Airbus and Boeing with this aircraft
Maiden flight C919 The short and medium-haul jet manufactured by Comac is a prestige project of the Chinese government. It is intended to compete with the Airbus A320 neo and…
Order boom at Airbus and Boeing
Boeing production in Washington State As soon as the pandemic is over, the large aircraft manufacturers receive a series of mega orders. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Turkish Airlines wants 600 new…
China wants to compete with Airbus and Boeing with this aircraft
Maiden flight C919 The short and medium-haul jet manufactured by Comac is a prestige project of the Chinese government. It is intended to compete with the Airbus A320 neo and…
Order boom at Airbus and Boeing
Boeing production in Washington State As soon as the pandemic is over, the large aircraft manufacturers receive a series of mega orders. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Turkish Airlines wants 600 new…
Delivery problems are causing difficulties for airlines
Frankfurt It was heavy fare for engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, which Indian low-cost airline Go First recently announced. Because the US group is currently not providing enough engines and…