The Iranian parliament has appointed aviation expert Mehrdad Achlaki Ketabtschi as the new defense minister, who is already facing criticism due to sanctions from the USA and the EU, and after his confirmation has made sharp threats against the USA. #Iran #Verteidigungsminister #USASanktionen (translated)
Infrastructure Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) had pledged 30 million euros per year in crisis aid for aviation in the 2027/28 dual budget. #Flugabgabe #Wien #Niederösterreich (translated)
Vienna and Lower Austria are calling for the abolition of the flight tax in light of a decline of two million passengers, although it remains unclear whether end customers will actually benefit from this measure. #Luftfahrt #Flugabgabe #Wien (translated)
The presentation of the new Tesla Roadster, which promises adventures with rocket propulsion, has raised skepticism among US authorities, as they insist on compliance with safety regulations and traffic rules. #TeslaRoadster #NHTSA #Luftfahrt (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Eurowings intends to cut five percent of its planned flight program due to high fuel costs. The newly launched routes from Cologne and Stuttgart to Dubai would be discontinued, while the route from Berlin would remain unchanged. The Lufthansa subsidiary is considering short-time work for the winter and is already in discussions with the Federal Employment Agency, according to Boeminghaus. In addition, administrative costs should be reduced, and the Christmas party should be canceled. The Verdi union is demanding a possible increase in short-time work benefits. Boeminghaus noted that the cuts are planned despite the continued profits of the Lufthansa Group. https://t.co/Et6FagCpdw #Eurowings #Luftfahrt #Kurzarbeit (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that since 2019, 300,000 flights have been removed from the schedule at German airports, while aviation in Europe is booming. The consequences for the location are severe, he reported to the Welt. Boeminghaus described the development as deliberately brought about and ideologically driven disaster, for which Angela Merkel's politics are also partly responsible. He has already published a YouTube video about it and urged his followers to watch it. https://t.co/39mGEwQ46W #Luftfahrt #Flughafen #Politik (translated)
More and more airlines are reporting incidents with overheating power banks, leading to emergency landings and diversions, while passengers complain about a lack of information. #Powerbanks #Luftfahrt #Sicherheit (translated)
Boeing is about to receive approval for its 737 Max 10 model from the US aviation authority FAA, which is expected to grant the approval as soon as next week. #Boeing737Max10 #FAA #Luftfahrt (translated)
Eurowings cancels flights and is considering short-time work for its employees due to high fuel prices caused by the Iran war. #Eurowings #Kerosinpreise #Luftfahrtbranche (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Ryanair is further reducing its commitment in Germany. In an interview with manager magazine on October 15, 2026, airline chief Eddie Wilson criticized the economic conditions at Berlin airport and stated that airlines were "burning money" there. Wilson mentioned high taxes and fees as reasons why investments were becoming increasingly less worthwhile. He also urged the federal government to lower costs for airlines and warned against making Germany's air supply too dependent on Lufthansa. https://t.co/GyIenpXSZP #Luftfahrt #Ryanair #StandortDeutschland (translated)
The article examines whether hydrogen as an alternative fuel source in aviation could jeopardize turbine materials at extreme temperatures. #Wasserstoff #Luftfahrt #Turbinen (translated)
The successor to the Airbus A320, which is being developed in the coming years, is expected to consume at least 20 percent less fuel and will be equipped with innovative engines and wings. #Airbus #A320Nachfolger #Luftfahrt (translated)
Lufthansa has received the contract for the acquisition of a stake in the Portuguese state airline TAP, which is seen as a strategically significant step to strengthen its market position in international aviation. #Lufthansa #TAP #Lissabon (translated)
The German Lufthansa has established itself as the preferred partner of the Portuguese government in the bidding race for the acquisition of 44.9 percent of the state airline TAP in order to secure its competitiveness in the long term. #Lufthansa #TAP #Luftfahrt (translated)
The offer from Lufthansa was 16 percent higher than that of Air France-KLM, said Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. #Lufthansa #TapAirlines #Luftfahrt (translated)
Lufthansa can acquire 44.9 percent of the Portuguese airline Tap to expand its business in Latin America after winning a bidding race against Air France-KLM. #Lufthansa #TapAirlines #Luftfahrt (translated)
The government in Lisbon selected the German aerospace company as the preferred partner for the acquisition of 44.9 percent of the state airline, as announced by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. #Lufthansa #TAP #Privatisierung (translated)
The government in Lisbon chose the German aerospace company as the preferred partner for the acquisition of 44.9 percent of the state airline, as announced by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro today. #Lufthansa #TAP #AUA (translated)
The US start-up JetZero, led by former Tesla manager Tom O’Leary, is presenting an innovative aircraft design that does not rely on windows and offers plenty of luggage space to compete with Boeing and Airbus, with Lufthansa also being considered as a potential customer. #JetZero #Flugzeugdesign #Luftfahrt (translated)
Riyadh was once again shaken by heavy explosions after the aviation authority extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport until Saturday, and several airlines canceled their flights to Saudi Arabia due to the attacks by the Yemeni Houthi militia. #Riad #Huthi #Irakonflikt (translated)
