Airbus has inaugurated its new highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for the A320 aircraft in Hamburg, showcasing an evolution in Airbus’ industrial production system. The new facility features 20 robots, a new logistics concept, automated positioning by laser measurement as well a...

UK-based aviation fuel handling company Aljac Fuelling Components has announced a new partnership with fluid transfer specialists Elaflex Hiby Tanktechnik. Starting 1 July the Hamburg-based company has acquired a shareholding in Aljac, which itself specialises in supplying refuelling systems and...

Using rising passenger figures at Frankfurt Airport as a key indicator for the future of demands on security, BARIG has released a statement in which it 'demands more efficient passenger security checks.' The organisation stated: "In October this year Frankfurt Airport counted 6.4 million passeng...