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August 12, 2026
This Wednesday, August 12, 2026 photograph revisits one of the greatest Franco-German successes of the past fifty years in military aviation. The Eurocopter Tiger, already…
Lufthansa Technik has welcomed 287 new apprentices and dual-study students across its German locations as the MRO provider marks 70 years of vocational training. The company said all available…
German investigators have recovered a DNA trace from the explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) that matches… The post DNA links drone attack on An-124 in Leipzig to suspected…
Munich Airport became the first in Germany to reach Level 1 of the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) programme…
Rocket Lab has established a new subsidiary in Germany to enable it to offer scaled domestic production of satellites and launch services on both its Electron and Neutron rockets. The company…
India's Ministry of Defence has told the parliamentary defence committee, in a report, that the country has taken steps to join the France-led…
The European programme to field the 8x8 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicle keeps expanding after Germany and the Netherlands confirmed the purchase of 69 units…
A study by Mouser Electronics assesses the digitalization of German airports. Frankfurt leads the ranking ahead of Munich and Berlin Brandenburg.
Nearly 200 Airbus A330neo have been delivered worldwide so far. We show who are currently the largest operators of the model. A German airline makes it into the top 3.
In this context, Boeing is working with Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence, Rohde & Schwarz and Hensoldt to build an industrial structure capable of developing and integrating in Germany the capabilities…
The jumbo jet registered D-ABYO had to make an unscheduled landing in the Republic of the Congo. Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 is now back in Germany.
Danish carrier Danish Air Transport (DAT) will adjust flight times on the Saarbrücken–Berlin route from 31 August 2026. The afternoon rotation from…
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Germany is reportedly finalizing the acquisition of up to 250,000 additional Heckler & Koch (HK) G95A1 and G95K A1 assault rifles, for an amount exceeding €2 billion. The…
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August 11, 2026
Rocket Lab Corporation has announced the creation of Rocket Lab Germany GmbH. This strategic expansion marks a milestone in the company's international growth and supports the potential…
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German carrier LEAV Aviation will launch a new nonstop service between Cologne Bonn Airport and Aleppo on 17 August, establishing the first direct air connection between the two cities. The route…
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Germany is evaluating the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat as one of the main options for its future collaborative combat aircraft program, known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft or CCA…
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The world's leading air forces are beginning to introduce Collaborative Combat Aircraft into practice...
German commercial airports recorded a total of 97.7 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, according to the Federal Association of the…
German charter airline Leav Aviation is launching a new route from Cologne/Bonn Airport to Aleppo from 17 August 2026. Two weekly non-stop flights are planned –…
Air Baltic is trimming its route network from Lithuania next winter. The Latvian carrier is suspending the Vilnius-Berlin and Vilnius-Dubai routes, as well as Palanga-Tenerife. In addition…
Germany's commercial airports recorded an unexpected drop in passenger numbers despite the start of the peak summer travel season. In June 2026, a total of 19.76 million arriving and…
The US-New Zealand space company sees production opportunities in Germany.
BDL presents its 2026 half-year figures. President Lars Redeligx: "We want to work together to put the industry back on a growth path."
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global provider of launch services and space systems with roots in New Zealand and headquartered in the US, today announced the founding of Rocket Lab Germany…
Two old Transall C-160D aircraft, which flew for the Luftwaffe until 2021, are set to be revived as firefighting planes. They carry up to 14,000 litres of water in a special tank — and bring from…
Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany to scale domestic satellite and component manufacturing and offer launch on Electron and Neutron, giving European programmes assured access to space.
Deutsche Lufthansa's board does not currently expect new labour disputes with flight personnel during the ongoing summer season. After the strikes in spring, the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In June 2026, Germany effectively withdrew from the manned fighter component of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air... The post German and…
The companies are positioning the Australian-designed uncrewed combat aircraft as a way for the German Air Force to move rapidly from CCA concept development towards operational capability while…
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August 10, 2026
Leading air forces worldwide are now initiating the practical introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also called strike-fighter drone in air-to-ground operations. They are thus moving…