The Kazakhstan government to acquire 20 multi-role Eurocopter EC725 helicopters

10.05.2012 - Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters, marking a major new commitment for this medium-lift rotorcraft. mehr

A400M makes first refuelling contacts with A330 MRTT

09.05.2012 - An Airbus Military A400M has successfully performed simulated refuelling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport. mehr

airberlin criticises postponement of BER airport opening

08.05.2012 - airberlin has expressed great disappointment at the announcement that the opening of the airport will be postponed. airberlin has planned all its infrastructural measures and flight schedules for 3rd June this year at the new airport Berlin Brandenburg. mehr

Opening of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport postponed

08.05.2012 - Technical problems with the fire protection systems force a delay in the opening of BER Airport. It was to have opened on June 3. mehr

airberlin: Capacity reduction continues in April

07.05.2012 - In April 2012, airberlin was able to increase fleet capacity utilization to 78.0 percent, i.e. an increase of 2 percentage points. This marks the twelfth successive month, in which the airline company has consistently improved its capacity utilization.  mehr

Swiss pilots fly Gripen Demonstrator in Sweden

04.05.2012 - A team of test pilots and flight test engineers from the Swiss Air Force and the Swiss federal defence procurement agency, armasuisse, performed test flights with the Gripen E/F test aircraft. mehr

Airbus Military A400M receives initial type certificate from EASA

03.05.2012 - Airbus Military has received the initial type certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a key milestone on the road to first delivery around the turn of the year. mehr

Lufthansa group reports an operating loss of EUR 381m in the first quarter of 2012

03.05.2012 - Record quarterly revenues for the Passenger Airline Group were not enough as high fuel costs, taxes, fees and charges depressed earnings. mehr

SESAR JU realigns strategic focus

02.05.2012 - Almost three years after the technical start of the SESAR programme, the SESAR Joint Undertaking together with key personnel from the member organisations realigned the strategic focus of the development work. mehr

First Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 arrives in Frankfurt

02.05.2012 - Lufthansa has become the first airline in the world to take delivery of a Boeing 747-8. mehr

FLUGR REVUE May 2012

In our May issue, we detail the battle between the A320neo and the 737MAX and have a close look at the consequences of the A380 rib foot cracks. On the military side, we had a chance to fly a training mission with the Eurofighter. You can also find an overview on European military satellites. mehr

First Flight Gallery 2012

We have listed all the first flights of the year, with photos and the original news releases of the manufacturers. -- Hier finden Sie alle Erstflüge des Jahres mit Fotos und Informationen der Hersteller. mehr

Tecnam P2010

Under the control of Tecnam’s Test Pilot, Marco Locatelli, Tecnam’s all new P2010 achieved a faultless first flight at 16.42 UTC on 12 April 2012, over the skies of Tecnam’s Capua production facility. Marco Locatelli’s test flight report included the following details. mehr

Diamond DA52

The maiden flight was performed on 3 April 2012 by Christian Dries (Chairman) and Ingmar Mayerbuch (Head of Flight Test). mehr

FLUG REVUE April 2012

In our April issue, we report from the Shows in Singapore and Dallas (Heli-Expo). Also, we look at the Indian decision in favour of Rafale and the consequences for Eurofighter. On the civil side, two African airlines (Ethiopian and Tunis Air) are in focus. Future European spaceflight plans are covered as well. mehr

Cessna Citation M2

Cessna's new Citation M2, announced less than six months ago, made its first prototype flight on 9 March 2012.  mehr

FLUG REVUE March 2012

The decisive moves of Air Berlin to restructure and seek new partners in the face of financial problems are analyzed in our March issue, which also has an in-depth story on the E-Jets from Embraer. On the military side, we have a full report on the Luftwaffe deployment to South Africa for Taurus launches and an overview of the latest trainers. A hot topic is the EU emissions trade rules, which are explained in our latest issue. mehr

FLUG REVUE February 2012

The surprising win of the Saab Gripen in Switzerland is analysed in our February issue. You also get a close-up of the 747-8I tests at Frankfurt airport and can find a portrait of Chicago O´Hare airport. The German police helicopter squadrons are featured, as well as the big aircraft tugs of leading manufacturer Goldhofer. mehr

Cessna Citation Ten

The Cessna Aircraft Citation Ten prototype made its first flight on 17 January 2012.  mehr

FLUG REVUE January 2012

The first issue of the year covers the latest developments of the Boeing 737 MAX and takes a look at the sprawling list of variants and customers of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. As the new runway at Frankfurt airport is opened, we detail the problems with night flight restrictions there. You also get an update on the test programme of Europes airlifter A400M. mehr