Tag: engineering aviation
The largest plane in the world will probably remain a dream
Launch of an AN-225 The largest aircraft in the world could even transport an entire locomotive in its belly. (Photo: dpa/picture alliance) Frankfurt February 27, 2022 marked the end of…
Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa strengthens the Technik subsidiary
Engine work at Lufthansa Technik The technology subsidiary of Lufthansa wants to completely digitize the maintenance of aircraft. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The Lufthansa management apparently wants to expand the subsidiary…
Why the super jumbo is now making a comeback
Parked Lufthansa A380 Lufthansa intends to put four A380s back into service by October. According to unconfirmed rumors, there could be more later. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Anyone flying from Munich…
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…
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…
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…
Customcells raises capital for growth plans
Production at Customcells The battery company is in the black – unlike many customers. (Photo: obs) Berlin Batteries play a key role in the future of mobility. Not only in…
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…
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…
Boom’s Concorde successor lacks the necessary boost
Boom’s Overture in the latest design Sleek, elegant, fast – this is what the planned supersonic jet from the US company Boom looks like. But will it make it to…
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…
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…
Plane disappeared from radar – Two Germans on board
Tara Air, De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter There were 19 passengers and three crew members on the plane. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kathmandu A passenger plane with 22 people on…
Start-up Vaeridion builds small aircraft with batteries
Munich Two Munich start-up entrepreneurs want to build climate-friendly small aircraft. So far, Ivor van Dartel (38) and Sebastian Seemann (39) have kept the plans of their start-up Vaeridion secret.…
What is known about the Il-80
The converted Ilyushin Il-80 military aircraft was spotted over the Russian capital during rehearsals for the big military parade on “Victory Day” in Moscow Along with fighter jets and long-range…
This is how US airlines want to become climate-neutral
Archer Aviation flying taxi wing The Lufthansa partner United Airlines has taken a stake in the US start-up and intends to use the electric vertical take-off aircraft for part of…
Synthetic kerosene becomes a hope for aviation
aviation Flying contributes between two and three percent to man-made CO2 emissions worldwide. (Photo: dpa picture radio) Frankfurt So far, the system only exists on paper, but excavators are expected…
Lilium wants to simplify high-flyers significantly
Frankfurt The German air taxi company Lilium wants to simplify its planned electric VTOL aircraft. “By designing a slightly larger and more powerful engine, we will reduce the number of…
Airbus puts pressure on the hydrogen jet
Airbus concept jet The European aviation group wants to bring the first hydrogen aircraft onto the market by 2035. (Photo: Airbus) Frankfurt Airbus has launched a new partnership to allay…