Tag: Airplanes & airplane parts
A dangerous monopoly is looming in aviation
The goal is ambitious, so ambitious that some aviation experts consider it an illusion. By 2035, Airbus aims to have a hydrogen-powered aircraft on the market. The European aviation group…
The group is expanding its lead over US competitor Boeing
Airbus A319neo The manufacturer is fully booked until 2028 for the short and medium-haul aircraft that are in high demand. (Photo: Airbus) Frankfort, Paris At the end of November, the…
The group is expanding its lead over US competitor Boeing
Airbus A319neo The manufacturer is fully booked until 2028 for the short and medium-haul aircraft that are in high demand. (Photo: Airbus) Frankfort, Paris At the end of November, the…
Ukrainians now surprise Russia with “shadow drones”
Berlin The procedure is actually very simple: a group of drones flies at different heights at night, only one with a light. This one draws attention and is shot at…
Return of the Concorde is a long way off
New York, Frankfurt The dream of supersonic flight is over. At least that’s what Scott Hamilton says. The founder of the renowned specialist information service Leeham has analyzed the aviation…
Taiwan launches fighter jets for violating airspace
Taiwanese fighter jets The government in Taipei wants to defend itself in the event of an attack. (Photo: Reuters) Taipei According to the Taiwan Defense Ministry, 39 Chinese planes have…
Single-Pilot Cockpit: Only one pilot on the plane
Frankfurt Could one day only one pilot sit in the cockpit and steer the jet in passenger jets? It’s not entirely out of the question. This is shown in a…
Why Singapore Airlines is withdrawing the A380 from Frankfurt
Frankfurt For fans of the Airbus A380 it is bitter news that Singapore Airlines announced a few days ago. From May 15 next year, the airline will no longer be…
Why Singapore Airlines is withdrawing the A380 from Frankfurt
Frankfurt For fans of the Airbus A380 it is bitter news that Singapore Airlines announced a few days ago. From May 15 next year, the airline will no longer be…
Last Boeing 747 is delivered
Last Boeing 747 The last Boeing 747 produced left the production facility in Everett. (Photo: Bloomberg) Everett It’s over after more than 50 years: The last 747 jumbo jet left…
Sustainable kerosene should make aviation greener
Airbus in the air The aircraft manufacturer relies on green kerosene to bridge the transition to hydrogen. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Toulouse Airbus boss Guillaume Faury is convinced that aviation can…
Dassault and Airbus agree on the next project phase for the fighter jet of the future
Dassault boss Eric Trappier in front of an FCAS model France retains the lead role in the project. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) Paris, Berlin After months of wrangling, the defense division…
Airbus pays millions over corruption allegations
Airbus model airplane The possible cases of corruption are said to have happened between 2006 and 2011. (Photo: Reuters) Paris The aircraft manufacturer Airbus has agreed with the criminal authorities…
Berlin and Paris agree on next project phase
Model of the planned combat aircraft system FCAS The jet should be able to operate in a network with drones. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) Berlin, Paris Aircraft makers Dassault and Airbus…
Berlin and Paris agree on next project phase
Model of the planned combat aircraft system FCAS The jet should be able to operate in a network with drones. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) Berlin, Paris Aircraft makers Dassault and Airbus…
What if companies become a target
Dusseldorf, Berlin The drones over the oil and gas platforms off Norway come with unclear intentions. They are increasingly worrying employees at Wintershall Dea. You weren’t attacked, just spied on.…
What if companies become a target
Dusseldorf, Berlin The drones over the oil and gas platforms off Norway come with unclear intentions. They are increasingly worrying employees at Wintershall Dea. You weren’t attacked, just spied on.…
Ukraine is the testing ground for future warfare
The fact that drones are playing an increasingly important role in warfare in Ukraine was shown not least by the Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. However, the assessment that the…
MTU raises its forecast – the aviation industry is urgently looking for staff
Engine maintenance at MTU The suppliers in the aviation industry are complaining about growing problems in recruiting personnel. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The Munich-based engine specialist MTU Aero Engines has increased…
Defense division causes billions in losses at Boeing
Boeing on the stock exchange The aviation group recently suffered from problems in the armaments division. (Photo: AP) new York Problems in the armaments division are causing problems for the…