Tag: Airplanes & airplane parts

Where the A380 still flies

Lufthansa A380 at Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa wants to reactivate up to five double-deckers and use them at Munich Airport. (Photo: imago images/HMB Media) Frankfurt Lamps, trolleys, seats, even a bar…

This is how the new weapons affect the war

Vienna At almost 200 kilometers per hour, the kamikaze drones fly over the Ukrainian defenders before suddenly falling from the sky. “It’s very difficult to spot them on the radar,”…

Boeing agrees $200 million fine with SEC

737 maximum More than 300 people have died in two Boeing plane crashes. (Photo: Reuters) Washington The aviation group Boeing will pay millions in the dispute with the US Securities…

Airbus CFO Dominik Asam is moving to SAP

Dominik Asam Before joining Airbus, the 53-year-old was responsible for finance at Infineon. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf Airbus loses its chief financial officer. Dominik Asam is leaving the company, the European…

American Airlines orders 20 new supersonic jets

supersonic jet The narrow design allows supersonic jets to fly far faster. (Photo: dpa) new York American Airlines (AA) has ordered 20 new Overture supersonic aircraft from US start-up Boom…

Air taxis fly, hoping for approval

Villacarrillo, Bruchsal The “ATLAS” flight test center in Andalusia: The small white Lilium jet, which with its darkened black windows is reminiscent of an oversized insect, stands on a runway…

Engine specialist MTU invests in hydrogen

Maintenance work on an engine The Dax group MTU is investing heavily in the research and development of hydrogen engines for aircraft. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Munich-based engine specialist MTU is…

C919 is about to be certified

C919 passenger plane The jet program is entering its final phase, receiving a certificate from China’s civil aviation authority. (Photo: AP) shanghai China’s domestic aircraft maker is nearing certification for…

How the country is fighting for its aviation

Frankfurt The plan is ambitious. By the end of 2030, the Russian aviation industry is expected to build a good 1,000 new passenger aircraft. The country’s deputy prime minister announced…

These four stocks can benefit

Fendi fashion show The Italian fashion company belongs to the luxury group LVMH. Its share could benefit from the weak euro. (Photo: AP) Cologne The weak euro is currently worrying…

Easyjet wants to buy another 56 Airbus jets

Easyjet Easyjet is said to be exercising purchase rights and options from a previous contract. (Photo: dpa) Luton The British low-cost airline Easyjet wants to push ahead with the renewal…

Retailer delivers purchases using drones

san francisco Walmart becomes the first American retailer to use drones extensively for grocery delivery. Four million households in six states – Texas, Arizona, Utah, Virginia, Arkansas, Florida – will…

Defeat for Airbus: Norway announces helicopter order

NH-90 helicopter in maneuvers The Bundeswehr also complained about problems with reliability. (Photo: obs) Berlin. Defeat for the armaments division of Airbus: Norway withdraws an order for 14 military helicopters…