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Timo Nowack

Deputy Editor-in-chief - Born 1980 in Wanne-Eickel, Germany. Studied history and politics in Bochum and journalism in Hamburg. Worked for Taz, Spiegel Online and handelszeitung.ch, among others. Since the landing approach to the southernmost city in the world in 2014, Ushuaia has been his favourite airport.

«We want to grow to 40 to 45 aircraft»

Justinas Bulka is CEO of the Lithuanian charter airline Klasjet. In our interview he talks about his plans for the fleet, important winter markets and sports teams as VIP customers. More

16. October 2024 | Timo Nowack

«A lot of people got the Airbus A380 wrong»

With Global Airlines, James Asquith is building an airline with a pure Airbus A380 fleet. In our interview, he talks about the first aircraft, about schedule and routes and about mistakes made by other A380 operators. More

15. July 2024 | Timo Nowack

«It will have to be proven to many customers as to the capabilities of an A350 freighter»

John Plueger, Chief Executive Officer of Air Lease Corporation, talks about the problems with 737 Max and 787, gives guidance to Boeing about a new aircraft and takes a look at Airbus' A350 F plans. More

8. July 2021 | Timo Nowack

Antonov wants to build twelve An-178 per year

The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer wants to get production going again. Now it is formulating a target for the An-178 - and revealing which jet will follow in series production. More

1. October 2020 | Timo Nowack

New electric aircraft from Sweden to take off in 2024

New technology, new market opportunities: A new aircraft manufacturer is to be established in Gothenburg. Heart Aerospace is focusing on 19 seats and electric engines. More

1. October 2020 | Timo Nowack

Will leasing companies be left with more than 1000 unused planes?

Over the coming year, leasing companies could suffer massively from the Coronavirus crisis. A forecast expects more disputes with airlines. More

28. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

New Berlin Airport delays Terminal 2 to 2021

The new German capital airport now has a second terminal. However, it will not be in operation once the airport finally opens. Reason is the Coronavirus crisis. More

25. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Will trains replace flights more quickly?

In Europe, many short-haul flights are disappearing in favour of train connections. In some cases, the coronavirus crisis accelerates the trend. More

23. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

MS-21 and Superjet to set initial focus on Russia

Internationally, the Superjet has been a flop so far. Now Russia wants to ensure success at home first. This also applies to the new Irkut MS-21 and Illyushin Il-114-300. More

19. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

El Al to resume flights with new investor on board

The Israeli national airline will take off again very soon thanks to a new major investor: A young New Yorker with a wealthy father but no aviation experience. More

18. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Pilots criticise Lufthansa for its push against Condor and Tui

With Project Ocean, Lufthansa wants to expand its tourism business and compete with Condor and Tui. Germany's pilot union criticised the plans. More

18. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Airlines need to modify Airbus A350 cockpits

The spilling of drinks in the A350 cockpit caused engine failures. After a temporary protection contraption, Airbus is now implementing a permanent solution. More

17. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

A Tui Boeing 737 Max took to the skies in Europe

A Boeing 737 Max 8 of Tui Airways has left Tenerife after being stored for one and a half years. The flight is a sign that the travel company is preparing for re-certification. More

16. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Rwandair drops A330 Neo and 737 Max plans

Rwanda's national airline is putting the brakes on an expansion of its fleet. In future, Rwandair could lease aircraft from Qatar Airways. More

12. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Russia provides insight into its supersonic development plans

Is Russia working on a supersonic aircraft based on the bomber Tu-160? And is it planning a business jet or a commercial aircraft? Now there are clear answers. More

5. September 2020 | Timo Nowack

Berlin’s «vomit inducing turn» upsets pilots

When eastern winds are present, airlines can choose a special take-off route at the new Berlin Airport. At a height of only 600 feet, the aircraft enters a sharp turn. Pilots are not amused. More

4. September 2020 | Timo Nowack