Foundation stone laid for aircraft factory at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Hundreds of tons of earth have so far been moved at Leipzig/Halle Airport for an aircraft factory. An environmentally friendly regional aircraft is soon to be built here.
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Aircraft noise at Leipzig/Halle Airport decreases slightly
Aircraft noise has decreased slightly at Leipzig/Halle Airport - but many local residents hardly feel any relief. Training flights in particular continue to cause annoyance.
Ryanair withdraws from Saxony: high costs as the reason. Last flight from Leipzig to London on Saturday.
Ryanair is ending its flights from Leipzig and Dresden, with high location costs playing the main role. A comeback is unlikely for the time being.
Warning strikes at German airports: Leipzig/Halle also affected
On Monday, 3400 flights in Germany will be on strike, Leipzig/Halle is also affected. Turkish Airlines is canceling flights, passengers should contact the airlines for information.
Lawsuit filed against expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
The areas for aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Cargo Airport are to be significantly enlarged. Environmentalists want to stop the project in court.
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.
Stadium bans: Politics and soccer plan central office
The issue of stadium bans is to be regulated centrally in Germany in future. This is one of the results of a top-level meeting on violence in soccer in Munich. More is to be done.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rejected asylum seekers from North Macedonia and Serbia deported from Halle/Leipzig airport
91 rejected asylum seekers from North Macedonia and Serbia have been deported from Halle/Leipzig Airport
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.
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.
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.
RB Leipzig wants to terminate contract with manager Max Eberl only against payment of a transfer fee
RB Leipzig demands about five million euros transfer fee if Max Eberl wants to work for a new club
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.