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The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Lufthansa Group pins its hopes on Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/03/2025
» German aviation group Lufthansa Group is banking on aviation growth in Asia and Thailand to expand its flights, in addition to non-airline businesses.
EVA Air Pioneers Sharkskin Technology for Greener Flights
Published on 26/08/2024
» Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign up for modifications with its drag-reducing, and hence fuel-saving, AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has decided to modify its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with the innovative riblet films, covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, the first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s home base at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was carried out by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
German Industrial Firms Plan to Build Private 5G Networks
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» German car manufacturers, chemical companies and other industrial firms are taking steps toward creating their own private 5G networks, leapfrogging Germany's telecommunications carriers, which haven't yet deployed the superfast networks for widespread commercial use.
Flight test
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/07/2019
» Carsten Spohr was named Manager of the Year in 2017 by Manager Magazin in Germany when Lufthansa's profit hit a record high and its share price jumped 150%. Two years later, he finds his skills being tested to the limit after issuing a second profit warning in six months. While the airline is on track for an operating profit of 2 billion euros this year, it is 25% below analysts' forecasts.
Airbus, Boeing fly into lucrative services market
AFP, Published on 13/05/2018
» SINGAPORE: Airbus and Boeing may have built their global success on the back of the transcontinental airliners but they are now eyeing a lucrative if rather less glamorous side of the aviation sector in their battle to dominate the skies -- parts and repairs.
Innovations starting to pay off for Lufthansa
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/11/2017
» Driving innovations linked to the digital revolution and changes in customer trends, maximising the potential of joint ventures and modernising its cost structure are among the strategies Lufthansa Group says will help create a profitable and sustainable future.
Asean homestay awards
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/02/2017
» Three homestays in Thailand have won the Asean Homestay and Community Based Tourism (CBT) awards. The awards were announced at the 36th Asean Tourism Forum, organised in Singapore recenlty.
We are not that bad, says Nok Air boss
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/10/2016
» Nok Air boss Patee Sarasin insists the airline has all it takes to be a healthy and prudent carrier in the face of criticism over its performance, with flight delays being the latest setback that have many casting doubts about its future.
Lufthansa resumes dividend payments as profits take off in 2015
AFP, Published on 17/03/2016
» FRANKFURT - German airline Lufthansa said Thursday that low oil prices and booming passenger business sent profits soaring in 2015, despite the Germanwings crash and drawn-out industrial action by pilots and crew.