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Lufthansa Technik: A shark learns to fly

Lufthansa Technik AG and its partners have succeeded in developing a guidance system for the automated application of multifunctional surface structures. This will make it possible in the future to coat large surfaces of an aircraft with a low-drag sharkskin structure. For the time being, the structure will be applied to the upper side of the wings and the upper and lower sides of the horizontal s...

RUAG repaints Bombardier Global Express XRS with unique and detailed Carboneum design

The aircraft painting facility at the RUAG Aviation one-stop shop in Munich has repainted a Bombardier Global Express XRS, on behalf of long-time customer SBK Holding Ltd. The RUAG one-stop shop services optimised the downtime associated with a scheduled 15-month inspection. SBK Holding Ltd chose a full repaint of their eight-year-old aircraft to express their own dynamic and innovative image...

DC Aviation Announces Sale of its Foundation Airbus and its Continued Operation for the New Owner

DC Aviation, headquartered in Stuttgart, announces that it sold its „foundation aircraft“, an Airbus A319 CJ, with which it originally started its operation, and that it will continue to operate and maintain the aircraft for the new owner. From 1999 through 2008 DC Aviation was a subsidiary of the DaimlerChrysler AG managing the regular shuttle traffic between the two corporate head...

Lufthansa and Fraport sign agreement on cost savings and further growth

Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Fraport AG have signed a first agreement on short-term cost savings. The partners are thus creating the right conditions for the further growth of Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport. The agreement will also provide the basis for further discussions regarding a medium and long-term partnership. In the future, Lufthansa and Fraport are planning to work together consistently...

Lufthansa Technik will extend its Base Maintenance capabilities by adding Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Lufthansa Technik Shannon has announced a multi-million Euro investment that opens the doors for the Boeing 787 later this year. The Shannon-based aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider will modify existing aircraft hangars to accommodate the Dreamliner. Lufthansa Technik Shannon will also be able to offer modifications, cabin and interior refurbishment, interior repair and...

Mauritania Airlines International enhances global distribution with Hahn Air

The German scheduled airline, Hahn Air, announced the start of an interline partnership with Mauritania Airlines International (L6). This agreement enables the national flag carrier of Mauritania to tap into new markets where they are not a member of the local Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP). Thereby, Mauritania Airlines International expands its commercial reach to over 100,000 travel agencies...

Airbus Helicopters offers H145 with Alternate Gross Weight of 3,800 kg

The optional increase of the Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) allows H145 operators to take off with up to 100 kg more useful load. It brings additional benefit especially for law enforcement, para-public or military missions offering the possibility to carry for example more fuel, mission equipment or passengers. Axel Humpert, Airbus Helicopters Head of H145 Programme says: “Since the entry-...

DC Aviation offers attractive customer benefits to helicopter owners

DC Aviation emerged in 2007 from the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation, a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that was founded in 1998. During its 19-year corporate history, DC Aviation has acquired comprehensive experience in aircraft management. In March 2016, DC Aviation expanded its operating license to include the commercial use of helicopters. This step enabled DC Aviation to operate and charter hel...

Hahn Air adds Beijing Capital Airlines to its network of interline partners

Beijing Capital Airlines (JD) joins Hahn Air’s network of 300 air, rail and shuttle partners. The Chinese carrier signed an Interline Electronic Ticketing Agreement (IET) with the German scheduled airline and leading provider of distribution and ticketing services and can now sell its flights even in markets where it is not participating in the local BSP. Travel agents worldwide using the Gl...

Lufthansa Technik starts ETSO certification for its Induction Cooking Platform

Lufthansa Technik starts the ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) process for their Induction Cooking Platform. The entire series of numerous and complex tests starts in August, 2017, bringing the option of preparing food freshly on board within reach. Simultaneously, Lufthansa Technik is planning to create a service bulletin for the installation of the Induction Cooking Platform, with a pr...

New management for Lufthansa Technik's "VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services"

Very good order situation in the areas of Completion and Maintenance & Modification Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Commercials, and Thomas Decher,Vice President Operations, are leading the division "VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services" with immediate effect. Walter Heerdt, who has been responsible for the division to date, went into retirement mid-Ma...

A Fantastic Flying Car That’s No Fantasy

The Lilium Jet is the most notable of the aeronautic innovators rattling the aerospace giants with a new array of flying objects that promise to transform the way we travel. Who wouldn’t want a flying car? From New York’s collapsing railroad system to the coagulated freeways of Los Angeles, a giant collective scream arises from commuters demanding relief. So just imagine the deli...

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