Protests against the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
A campaign alliance is protesting against the approval for the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport. The environmental association BUND wants to take the matter to court.
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Airport expansion - Leipzig's Left Party calls for legal action by the city
In September, the Saxon state administration approved the expansion of the airport. The Left Party now wants to take action against this.
Air. One for all: special exhibition on a vital topic
At the moment, the air is thick in politics. The global climate crisis has long highlighted air pollution as a problem. That's why an exhibition on air is just what we need.
Noise level at Leipzig/Halle Airport slightly lower at night
Despite falling freight rates, aircraft noise at Leipzig Airport remains a hotly debated topic. Some citizens are taking a particularly creative approach - with self-built monitoring systems.
Airports in Saxony switch to winter plans
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports will be operating their winter flight schedules from Sunday. Those who are drawn to the sun have a choice of various destinations.
Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports leads to flight cancellations
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a two-day warning strike. Several flights were canceled.
Airport operator in Leipzig needs new Chief Financial Officer
A change of personnel is imminent at Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG in Leipzig. The airport operator's Chief Financial Officer is leaving.
Ryanair drastically reduces flight offer in Germany from summer 2025
Flying is comparatively expensive in Germany. This is partly due to the recent increase in air traffic tax. Ryanair will reduce its services in Germany in summer 2025.
Only one flight to Leipzig affected by disruption so far
A disruption in air traffic control has caused problems in German airspace, resulting in delays and cancellations. In Leipzig/Halle and Dresden, the effects have so far been minor.
East German airports present industrial sites at trade fair
New industrial areas are to be created around Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden. The Expo Real trade fair in Munich is expected to attract the necessary investors.
Warning strike: flights in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden canceled
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a warning strike. Numerous flights were canceled.
Lufthansa cancels flights in Leipzig and Dresden on Wednesday
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig-Halle to go on a warning strike. As a result, a number of flights will be canceled there on Wednesday.
Leipzig/Halle Airport receives approval for expansion
After a good four years, the controversial expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport has been approved. However, there are some conditions.
Financing of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports clarified
Following the DHL deal, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG has now also secured its financial stability - at least until the end of 2026, after which new growth strategies are to be pursued.
Security authorities warn of incendiary devices in air freight
German security authorities are warning of "unconventional incendiary devices" sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have "knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way to their addressees in se ..
Study: Leipzig/Halle Airport has a good image
People like to use airports, but they are not always popular in the immediate vicinity. However, the opinion of the population in the Leipzig/Halle area is positive in a survey.
Climate activists protest at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Activists are calling for more climate protection - even in the middle of the night at Saxony's largest airport. They are targeting cargo traffic in particular.
Contract between MFAG and DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport extended ahead of schedule until 2053
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL extend their contract at Leipzig/Halle Airport until 2053. The partnership secures Saxony a leading role in international trade.
Leipzig and Dresden Airports increase security measures
Following the recent actions of the Last Generation, Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are tightening their security measures. A specific police authority is to help with this.
Negotiations on new contract between MFAG and DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and DHL are negotiating a new contract for the freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Improved contract conditions achieved for the airport operator.
Wissing: Openness to the world is the key to success for companies
Companies such as Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden have an international workforce. There are therefore concerns that a policy of demarcation will have negative consequences.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports need financial aid
The Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) is in considerable financial difficulties. According to a report by the auditing company KPMG, MFAG, which operates Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, needs 145 million euros, as a spokesperson said on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. A restructuring and tra ..
Pilot crash lands glider in rapeseed field during flying competition
A 67-year-old pilot had to make an emergency landing of his glider in a rape field near Grünhainichen during a flying competition.
40 fan flights to and from Leipzig/Halle during the European Football Championships
Four European Championship matches will take place in Leipzig. Many fans will be arriving by plane. Leipzig/Halle Airport is prepared, but sees a particular challenge.
Summer theater in Görlitz and Bautzen
Cruise ship in front of the Kaisertrutz: Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater shows "Anything Goes"; Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater plays "Spuk unterm Riesenrad".
Dulig demands fair contract for DHL hub in Leipzig
The contract between DHL and Leipzig Airport runs until 2036 and both parties would like to extend it. Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is calling for fair conditions and quieter aircraft.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports record rising passenger numbers in the first quarter
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded an increase in passenger numbers in the first quarter, according to Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG.
High concentration of particulate matter over Easter
A milky haze clouded the sky and sun in many places over the Easter weekend, including Saxony. The desert sand blown north from the Sahara by the wind made for bad air - but not alone.
Easter: Numerous sunny destinations accessible from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden
At Easter, 129 passenger planes will take off from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden to sunny destinations in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and beyond. Around 20,000 travelers are expected.
Alternative flight corridor at Leipzig/Halle Airport to protect communities from noise
Examination of an alternative flight corridor for noise protection for neighboring communities at Leipzig/Halle Airport. DFS instructed to shift departure procedures to the east.
Further warning strikes by aviation security staff in Germany
Aviation security staff on strike at airports in Germany, thousands of passengers affected, Verdi increases pressure on employers
New flights on the schedule at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports are launching their summer flight schedules with some new destinations. Leipzig/Halle has added the destinations Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain, Agadir in Morocco, Bucharest in Romania and Tirana in Albania, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG announced on Thursday ..
Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports: passengers must expect restrictions
Passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports must expect considerable restrictions due to another warning strike.
Lufthansa cabin crew strike leads to flight cancellations in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden
Flight cancellations due to the Lufthansa cabin crew strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports. Connections to and from Munich are affected.
Lufthansa strike: flight cancellations in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle
The strike by Lufthansa cabin crew will also lead to flight cancellations at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports on Tuesday. Four flights will be canceled in Dresden and six in Leipzig/Halle, according to the respective flight schedules. Connections to and from Frankfurt are also affected. The strike ..
Flight cancellations on Thursday and Friday
Passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports must be prepared for cancellations and delays on Thursday and Friday due to the announced warning strike by Lufthansa ground staff. Lufthansa expects "extensive effects on the flight program", the airline announced on Monday. The exact effects were in ..
Airbus builds fire protection center in Bremen
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is building a center for fire protection in Bremen. Construction of the facility will begin symbolically on Thursday (from 14:00) with a ground-breaking ceremony, according to a statement from Airbus. The center will investigate how hydrogen aircraft can be protected fro ..
Eurowings: Connection between Leipzig and Düsseldorf
Passengers will soon be able to fly directly to Düsseldorf again from Leipzig/Halle Airport. "Starting on April 8, Eurowings will once again be connecting Leipzig/Halle Airport directly with the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital of Düsseldorf," Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG announced in Leipzig on ..
Flight operations at Dresden Airport to be monitored from Leipzig from 2025 onwards
German Air Traffic Control (DFS) announced that flight operations at Dresden Airport will not be monitored from Leipzig until the end of 2025, three years later than planned.
Air traffic during the winter vacations
92 passenger planes take off from Saxon airports for winter vacations
Strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
Travelers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports must be prepared for cancellations and delays.
Flight cancellations in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden on Thursday
After the train drivers, the aviation security staff are laying down their work on Thursday. Travelers must be prepared for cancellations and delays.
Supervisory board members at Leipzig Airport - Verdi exerts pressure
Ahead of a supervisory board meeting at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Verdi representatives have put further pressure on the employer and demanded better working conditions for airport staff. "The employees are sticking to their demands for a significant pay rise of 650 euros," a spokesperson said on Frida ..
Lufthansa temporarily suspends Leipzig-Munich connection
Lufthansa is temporarily suspending its service between Leipzig-Halle and Munich from March 31. As the airline announced on Friday, the company has significantly fewer aircraft available this year than originally planned due to engine problems in one of its fleets. As a result, Lufthansa has decided ..
Prague Airport records 29 percent increase in passenger numbers
The international airport in Prague handled more than 13.8 million passengers last year, an increase of 29% compared to the previous year.
Figures up at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
The number of passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports increased in 2023 compared to the previous year. Around three million passengers were counted last year, as Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG announced in Leipzig on Wednesday. This is an increase of 26.5 percent compared to 2022.While Dresden ..
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG must reposition itself
Due to financial difficulties, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG must reposition itself. The company announced in Leipzig on Thursday that a restructuring and transformation concept is to be implemented in order to make the holding company of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports fit for the future. The Grou ..
Criticism of planned increase in air traffic tax
The Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce has criticized the planned increase in the air traffic tax and fears disadvantages for Dresden Airport.
Promotion of the infrastructure around Leipzig/Halle Airport
More take-offs and landings at night, more noise: Leipzig/Halle Airport is to be significantly expanded, as the freight business is booming. Saxony is funding roads and cycle paths in the surrounding area as well as an indoor swimming pool.
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.
Winter Plan Comes into Force at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports
The winter schedule at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports comes into effect next Sunday, with new destinations to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Antalya.
Large-scale plant for green aviation fuel planned in Leipzig
Germany's first industrial production facility for green aviation fuel is to be built in Leipzig. Together with technology company Johnson Matthey and energy group bp, a plant is to be built to produce 50,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually, a spokeswoman for the company EDL Anlagenbau sa ..
More passengers in Leipzig and Dresden
Despite all climate concerns, the desire to fly on vacation has increased again. Central German airports, especially Leipzig/Halle Airport, have also noticed this.
Amazon closes its air freight center in Leipzig/Halle
The world's largest online mail order company Amazon is closing its air freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport. 400 employees are affected.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports Record Passenger Growth
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded passenger growth in the first eight months of this year. However, they are still a long way from the figures for 2019.
1500 objections against Leipzig Airport expansion plans
Citizens have submitted around 1,500 objections to the Saxony State Directorate against the expansion plans for Leipzig/Halle Airport. The deadline for objections had expired on September 4. The number is still provisional, since the people could also report in their communities and not all document ..
"Air Defender": Operations at Saxony's airports continue as normal
At Saxony's airports, the air force exercise "Air Defender 2023" has so far had no consequences for passengers. So far, there have been no restrictions at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, said a spokesman for Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG. In an initial assessment, German air traffic control expect ..
Sustainable aircraft construction in Saxony: Leipzig gets first final assembly line since reunification
Saxony's aviation industry continues to grow. The aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft plans to build a sustainable regional aircraft in the future with a new plant at Leipzig/Halle Airport.