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Aircraft cabin: Laser combines real and virtual world

Lufthansa Technik AG has launched a laser-based system for installation support (Augmented Reality) when equipping VIP aircraft cabins in the framework of its research and innovation projects. The mobile projection system can be adapted to suit every installation situation. It can be positioned and aligned flexibly and robustly in the aircraft fuselage. Components can therefore be installed with h...

World-record electric motor for aircraft

Technical milestone: maiden flight of an electric aircraft with a 260-kilowatt power output Siemens motor powers Extra 330LE aerobatic airplane in near silence Technology to be integrated into development of hybrid-electric aircraft in cooperation with Airbus Siemens researchers have developed a new type of electric motor that, with a weight of just 50 kilograms, delivers a continuous...

Orders worth around 1,1 billion U.S. dollars (one billion euros) for MTU Aero Engines

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow was a big success for MTUAero Engines: Germany’s leading engine manufacturer racked up orders worth around one billion euros (approx. 1,1 billion U.S. dollars), with the PW1000G family of geared turbofan (GTF) engines doing particularly well. “The geared turbofan technology continues to be in very high demand among airlines,&rdqu...

80th Anniversary of Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was officially opened at its current location, when a Junkers Ju 52/3m aircraft made its first landing at FRA. Over the time, Frankfurt Airport has become one of the world’s most important air transportation hubs, also thanks to its favorable location in the heart of Europe. To celebrate the 80th anniversary, Fraport – the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport...

Lufthansa launches its new flight to Silicon Valley

From 1 July, Lufthansa flies nonstop from Frankfurt to San José, providing a wider coverage of the Bay Area for travellers Passengers test digital innovations on board the LH488 Passengers from the Middle East and North Africa can now plan to see family and friends in the Bay Area with the additional service that Lufthansa is now offering to California’s famed Silicon Valley...

German police evacuate plane bound for Turkey at Kassel airport

German police said they had found no hazardous items after evacuating a Germania plane bound for Antalya in Turkey at Kassel airport in Germany. This after an anonymous caller said luggage posing a danger was on board. Germania said flight ST8056 had been due to fly to the Turkish resort of Antalya and that all 128 passengers and seven crew members were being looked after at Kassel airport....

Lufthansa and UFO negotiate long-term no-strike agreement

Both parties accept recommendation of mediator Matthias Platzeck: · new system for pensions and transitional payments / agreement active until end of 2023 · 1% wage increase on 1 October 2016 and additional 2% increase effective 1 January 2018 / agreement in effect until 30 June 2019 · new qualification-based compensation structure · cost monitoring until 2023 in order...

With Lufthansa from Munich to Iran

Lufthansa is flying nonstop once again from Munich to Teheran. Starting 4th July, 2016, the connection under flight number LH 602 will begin three times a week at 22.10 pm, arriving at the Iranian capital at 5.20 am. The Airbus A330-300 offers Lufthansa passengers the latest cabin facilities including Premium Economy with 21 seats. With this new connection the Lufthansa Group is expanding its dail...

Lufthansa Begins New San Jose – Frankfurt Service

Lufthansa begins its new, non-stop service between Frankfurt, Germany and San Jose, California. Flight LH 488 departed from Frankfurt (FRA) at 10:53 a.m. local time, and is scheduled to arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose (SJC) at 1:40 p.m. local time. Eastbound flight LH 489 will leave San Jose at 3:20 p.m. local time, and is due to land in Frankfurt at 11:15 a.m...

Ulrik Svensson named new Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Ulrik Svensson has been appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to serve as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He will assume his new duties on 1 January 2017, with a contract of employment valid until 31 December 2019. Ulrik Svensson was appointed by the Deutsche Lufthansa AG Supervisory Board when it met in Frankfurt today. He succeeds Simone Menne, who, by agreement...

FAI anticipates ‘business as usual’ following Brexit.

Siegfried Axtman, CEO of FAI Rent a Jet, Germany’s largest business jet operator, says that he anticipates business for the German operator will carry on “as usual” with his British associates, partners and clients, whilst the effect of Brexit is established. The FAI fleet, which consists of 20 Bombardier aircraft, is active in the international charter, leasing and medevac se...

Lufthansa Cargo and ANA extend joint venture

Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will extend their successful cooperation on 12 July. As of that date, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights of both partners. As a result, customers from all European countries will benefit from access to the joint venture’s strong network. This has only been possible for customers...

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