Last A-10s in Europe depart from Spangdahlem

18.05.2013 - The last four A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron left Spangdahlem May 17, 2013. mehr

Eurocopter opens new development center at Donauwörth

14.05.2013 - Eurocopter today officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development center at Donauwörth, Germany in the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer. mehr

ESG CH-53GA maintenance training tools in use at Bückeburg

08.05.2013 - ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH successfully obtained the onsite acceptance of the training means for the CH-53GA Maintenance Training Tools. mehr

Mayrhuber changes mind on candidacy for the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa

06.05.2013 - This morning Wolfgang Mayrhuber, had “withdrawn his candidacy due to criticism from shareholders”. In the evening, Lufthansa now reports that Mayrhuber “declared that he would uphold his candidacy for the Supervisory Board elections unchanged”. mehr

Lufthansa: Hohmeister assumes role of Chief Officer Group Airlines and Logistics

06.05.2013 - At today’s meeting in Cologne, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG appointed two new members to the Group’s Executive Board. mehr

Airbus grows U.S. engineering presence in Wichita

06.05.2013 - Airbus once again has expanded its airframe design and engineering center in Wichita, Kansas, with this latest development providing workspace for employees hired over the past year to support on-going A320, A350 and A380 family program activities. mehr

Eurocopter sells 17 EC135s to THK Gökçen Aviation

06.05.2013 - Eurocopter’s EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm. mehr

Wolfgang Mayrhuber withdraws candidacy for the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG

06.05.2013 - The candidate proposed by the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG for a post on the Supervisory Board and former Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, has withdrawn his candidacy due to criticism from shareholders regarding his nomination. mehr

ACG Air Cargo Germany GmbH declares insolvency

04.05.2013 - After the temporary suspension of the Operating Licence for Air Cargo Germany, the management and shareholders of ACG unanimously decided to declare insolvency. mehr

Oliver Lackmann appointed new Head of Flight Operations at airberlin

02.05.2013 - On 1st May 2013, Oliver Lackmann (44) took over the position of Postholder Flight Operations at airberlin. mehr

Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton

The Northrop Grumman-built MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned aircraft successfully completed its first flight on 22 May 2013 from the company's manufacturing facility in Palmdale. mehr

Business Aviation looking for a lift

The Business Aviation community is currently converging for EBACE in Geneva (21 to 23 May). In the run-up to the show, FLUG REVUE´s new Industry Forum is touching on some important trends in the industry. mehr

FLUG REVUE May 2013

Celebrating the 100th delivery of an A380, our May issue features a big special section on the Airbus megaliner. We also have an update on the Airbus Military A400M right after it received its certification. Russias ambitious space plans are analyzed, and there is a look back at 50 years of Dassault Falcon business jets.  mehr

Bell OH-58F Kiowa Warrior

The newly updated Kiowa Warrior aircraft, the OH-58F, made its first flight on 26 April 2013 at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. With new cockpit and sensor modifications installed, the OH-58F represents the first major upgrade or modernization to the Kiowa Warrior in 20 years. mehr

Cessna New Citation Sovereign

Cessna's new Citation Sovereign recently (24 April 2013) made its first production flight. Cessna Aircraft Company announced the program last year.  mehr

FLUG REVUE April 2013

The April issue contains a fantastic story on a 737 flight to Antarctica as well as the latest on airberlins problems and the development of Frankfurt airport. On the military side, you will find a market overview on modern fighters, and technology-wise, we talk to Rolls-Royce on their plans for future engine generations. mehr

Heli-Expo 2013: Outlook from the Top

The global rotorcraft industry is currently converging for Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas (5 to 7 March). In the run-up to the biggest helicopter show worldwide, top managers are outlining their view of the market in FLUG REVUE´s Industry Forum. mehr

FLUG REVUE March 2013

For the March issue, we have compiled an extensive report on the future of the German Luftwaffe. You will also find the latest trends in German airport growth. On the technical side, we cover the problems with the batteries of the Boeing 787 and details the crash report on the Superjet 100 in Indonesia. mehr

Cassidian Atlante

On 28 February 2013, Cassidian successfully performed the maiden flight of the Atlante Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The flight took place at Rozas airfield, in the Castro de Rey municipality of Lugo. mehr

Boeing F-15SA

On 20. February 2013, the U.S. Air Force and its prime contractor Boeing have completed a successful first flight of the new F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force. mehr