Airports

Opening in 2025

Frankfurt Airport had previously planned to put the new Terminal into operation in 2023. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Terminal 3 will open two years later. More

07.10.20 - 22:46 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Despite being finished

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

25.09.20 - 21:53 | Timo Nowack 0

TXL farewell

The first scheduled flight to Berlin-Tegel was operated by Air France in 1960. It will also be the French national airline that operates the last one. More

17.09.20 - 21:52 | Felix Stoffels 0

Airport closure

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, airport operator Swedavia is making an unusual proposal. It wants to close Stockholm's Bromma Airport. More

14.09.20 - 22:49 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Australia

Western Sydney International Airport is scheduled to open in 2026. Three companies have been shortlisted to build the main terminal. More

14.09.20 - 6:40 | Felix Stoffels 0

Right after takeoff

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

04.09.20 - 18:20 | Timo Nowack 0

Inauguration

The new airport of the German capital will open its doors on October 31. The two most important customers in Berlin will perform a parallel inaugural landing. More

28.08.20 - 19:03 | Jakob Wert 0

Star architect Norman Foster

A luxury travel destination is being created at the Red Sea, which now even has its own airport. Saudi Arabia has engaged star architect Norman Foster for its design. More

20.07.20 - 13:57 | Timo Nowack 0

Schiphol Airport's idea

Short haul flights could be replaced in the future. The Amsterdam airport operator Schiphol Group bets on Hyperloop technology. More

17.06.20 - 9:17 | Robert Erenstein 0

Extension of Istanbul Airport

Despite the corona crisis, the new Istanbul Airport is pushing ahead with expansion. It has now opened the third parallel runway. More

16.06.20 - 8:18 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Higher sustainability

The Swiss Parliament approves a new measure to fight climate change. It has passed a tax on air tickets amounting up to 112 euros. More

10.06.20 - 17:03 | Stefan Eiselin 0

No less than 40 euros

The Austrian government wants to make aviation more sustainable. They have adopted three measures to achieve this. One primarily affects low-cost airlines. More

09.06.20 - 8:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Before the corona crisis

Air traffic is still mostly at a standstill. But there was a time before: The countries in which aircraft took off most frequently. More

02.06.20 - 8:31 | Felix Stoffels 0

Joint venture

Lufthansa and Munich Airport jointly operate Terminal 2, and now the airline also wants to set up a joint venture in Frankfurt. More

27.05.20 - 9:19 | Timo Nowack 0

Rewinding of runway 28

Zurich Airport wants fewer aircraft to have to cross the central runway on their way. This is to be done via a new taxiway. More

20.05.20 - 9:36 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Parking spaces in Spain and France

Lufthansa has sent its first A380 to Teruel in Spain for storage. Just as at its French sister location in Tarbes, parking space is becoming increasingly scarce there. More

30.04.20 - 10:59 | Felix Stoffels 0

Isolated island

A special Airbus A318 from Titan Airways has taken Covid-19 tests to the Atlantic island of St. Helena. It was a first for the European aircraft manufacturer. More

24.04.20 - 9:31 | Timo Nowack 0

With Boeing 747

Without a layover from Honolulu to Frankfurt? A Wamos Air 747 Boeing completed this flight. On board were stranded cruise passengers. More

26.03.20 - 9:56 | Stefan Eiselin 0