France challenges German-led European Sky Shield initiative
On the sidelines of the 2023 edition of the Paris Air Show, the French government, through its Minister…
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Germany approves strategic purchase of Israel’s Arrow-3 air defense system
The German Parliament has authorized the first payment for purchasing Israel’s high-tech Arrow-3 air defense system, a contract…
Germany hosts historic NATO aerial exercise over Europe
NATO is set to host its largest air drill to date in the skies over Germany. After several years…
Climate activists paint private jet orange at Germany’s Sylt Airport: video
Climate activists have spray painted a private jet orange at a municipal airport in Germany, protesting government inaction…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
Germany to retire Tiger attack helicopter between 2031 and 2038
Unwilling to modernize its Tiger helicopter fleet, Germany plans to retire the model between 2031 and 2038. In an…
US approves sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Germany
The US State Department has approved the sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Germany for an estimated…
Lufthansa adds A380 to LAX, Bangkok routes; commences Bangalore, Hyderabad flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa is launching its Airbus A380 to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi…
Russian Il-96-300 jet lands in Berlin despite EU wide airspace ban
A Russian Il-96-300 jet has landed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany, after taking off from Moscow despite…
All departures canceled due to strike in Berlin Brandenburg
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), the third largest airport in Germany, will cancel all departures due to a one-day…
Germany delivers Patriot, IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Germany delivered a Patriot and a second IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine in April 2023. The…
RAF and German Air Force intercept two Russian Su-27 fighter jets and spy plane
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has released details of an interception its fighter jets made after Russian…
Germany approves delivery of Polish MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
The Federal Government of Germany has agreed to deliver five MiG 29 fighter jets to Ukraine, as requested…
Lufthansa flights largely at ‘standstill’ due to German airport strikes
Strikes organized by the German union group Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union) have led to Lufthansa flights…
Lufthansa gears up to launch its newest carrier, City Airlines
Lufthansa Group is gearing up to launch its latest airline, City Airlines, the brand-new website for which is…
UK and Germany’s first joint NATO Air Policing mission intercepts Russian plane
In its first joint NATO Air Policing operation a patrol of two Typhoon fighter jets from both the…
‘Standstill’ expected at seven German airports due to union strikes on Feb. 17
Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union), a Germany-based trade union, announced that workers will go on strike at…
Etihad announces two new European routes: Dusseldorf & Copenhagen
Etihad Airways announced that it is launching two routes starting October 1, 2023, flying to Dusseldorf International Airport…