Embraers stiller Aufschwung: Auslieferungen steigen um 471 TP3T
Share this story Quick FactsCompanyEmbraer S.A. (São José dos Campos, Brazil)Delivery Surge47% increase in aircraft deliveries, early 2026 vs. early 2025Key ProductsE190-E2, E195-E2 (commercial); Praetor 500/600 (business jets); C-390 Millennium (military)Market...
Lufthansa nimmt nach 100 Jahren erstmals wieder ihre Strecke auf
Share this story Quick FactsAnniversaryLufthansa turns 100 on April 6, 2026Original FlightsApril 6, 1926: Berlin-Tempelhof → Zurich (Fokker Grulich F II) and Berlin → Cologne (Dornier Komet III)2026 RecreationBoeing 787-9 (Berlin–Zurich) and Airbus A350-900...
Schweden gibt 1,4 Billionen Pfund für Drohnenabwehr aus
Share this story Quick FactsCountrySwedenInvestment8.7 billion Swedish kronor ($916 million)Key SystemSaab Gute II anti-drone platformOther SuppliersBAE Systems, Finnish firm Sisu (infantry mobility vehicles)Deliveries2027–2028Defence Spending2.8% of GDP in 2026,...
F-22 wegen Kriegsmangels von Flugschau abgezogen
Share this story Quick FactsEventF-22 Raptor demo team cancels New Zealand debutAirshowWarbirds Over Wanaka 2026 (April 3–5, Otago, New Zealand)ReasonUnspecified “operational requirements” — widely believed to be Iran conflictAircraft PulledTwo F-22A...
F-15E über dem Iran abgestürzt – Schicksal der Besatzung unbekannt
Share this story Quick FactsEventF-15E Strike Eagle shot down over IranDateApril 3, 2026OperationEpic Fury (ongoing since February 28, 2026)AircraftBoeing F-15E Strike Eagle (two-seat)CrewPilot + Weapon Systems Officer; one rescued, one status unknownSignificanceFirst...
Er flog 1000 Jahre vor den Gebrüdern Wright. Die Geschichte hat ihn vergessen.
Share this story In the year 875 AD, a 70-year-old man climbed to the top of a mountain near Córdoba, strapped a pair of wings to his body, and jumped. He was not a madman. He was one of the most brilliant minds in the world. Abbas ibn Firnas was an Andalusian...
Der verkehrsreichste Flughafen der Welt ist nicht dort, wo Sie denken.
Share this story Quick Facts Busiest by Total Passengers (2024)Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) — 108.1 million Busiest by International PassengersDubai International (DXB) — 92+ million 2026 Seat Capacity LeaderDubai overtook Atlanta in January 2026 Fastest...
Von Null auf 265 km/h in zwei Sekunden: Wie Flugzeugträger Jets starten
Share this story Quick Facts Steam Catapult (C-13)0 to 165 mph in under 2 seconds; uses 1,200 lbs of steam per launch EMALS (Electromagnetic)0 to 180+ mph; uses linear induction motor instead of steam Aircraft WeightUp to 100,000 lbs (F/A-18E: ~66,000 lbs loaded)...
Der Süßigkeitenbomber: Zwei Kaugummis, die Berlin veränderten
Share this story Quick Facts Pilot1st Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen, USAF OperationBerlin Airlift (Operation Vittles), 1948–1949 AircraftDouglas C-54 Skymaster Nickname”Candy Bomber” / “Uncle Wiggly Wings” / “Rosinenbomber” (Raisin Bomber)...
Warum Kampfpiloten G-Anzüge tragen – und was passiert, wenn man keinen trägt
Share this story Quick Facts What It DoesPrevents blood from pooling in the legs during high-G manoeuvres How It WorksAir bladders inflate around legs and abdomen, squeezing blood back toward the heart and brain G-Force RangeModern fighters pull up to 9g Unprotected...
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