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Lufthansa turns 100
On January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden flight. The story begins with the founding of the first Lufthansa, formed through the merger of Junkers Luftverkehr and Deutsche Aero Lloyd. This fusion laid the foundation for a success story in international aviation that continues to this day. The darkest chapter in Lufthansa’s history was during the Nazi era. Lufthansa is using its 100th anniversary as an opportunity to critically examine its involvement during this time and further address it based on historical research. With the re-establishment of the “second Lufthansa” in 1953, the legal foundation of today’s Lufthansa was created.
The 100th anniversary of Lufthansa is a moment of pride and reflection and will be celebrated under the motto “We are the Journey” – a message that highlights the shared journey of employees, passengers, and fans of the brand. Today, 40,000 people from 122 nations work for the Lufthansa brand, and 100,000 people from over 160 nations are part of the Group. In the anniversary year 2026, Lufthansa will organize a variety of activities and events to honour the history and future of the aviation group. These include a permanent exhibition at the Lufthansa Group Hangar One, special events, a history book, film and video productions, employee celebrations, customer events, as well as marketing and product campaigns.
Textron Aviation delivers first Citation Ascend
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend has entered service, a milestone coming two-and-a-half years after the Wichita manufacturer revealed development of the update to its midsize jet. The company on 31 December said it delivered the first Ascend to a retail customer. The Federal Aviation Administration on 5 November certificated the Ascend, which is Textron Aviation’s latest variant of its Citation 560XL-series aircraft, of which the company has delivered more than 1,000 units since 2000. It revealed development of the 12-passenger Ascend, powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D turbofans, in 2023, and the first production-conforming variant completed its maiden flight in 2024. “The aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat-floor cabin,” Textron Aviation says. Textron Aviation equipped the Ascend with Garmin’s G5000 avionic package, replacing the XLS Gen2’s Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 cockpit. The avionics are comprised of three 14in cockpit displays, dual flight-management systems, a synthetic vision system and autothrottle technology. The Ascend has larger windows, 441kt (817km/h) maximum speed, range with four passengers of 1,940nm (3,593km) and a 408kg (900lb) full-fuel payload.
The FAA has certificated the Bombardier Global 8000
The FAA has certificated the Bombardier Global 8000 long-range business jet on 19 December, allowing the aircraft to operate within the U.S. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification on November 5, 2025 and entered into service in December 2025. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification is still pending. The Global 8000 is the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95 and class-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM) and delivers the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production of just 2,691 ft. when cruising at 41,000 ft. In addition to its long-range capabilities, the aircraft remains remarkably agile, with take-off and landing performance comparable to that of a light jet. Its advanced wing design featuring unique leading-edge slats enables customers to master up to 30% more airports than its closest rival.
People: Craig Arnold, non-executive board chair for Honeywell aerospace division
Honeywell has named Craig Arnold (65) as non-executive board chair for its aerospace division. Craig Arnold is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, a global intelligent power management company. Prior to becoming Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016, Craig Arnold served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton Corporation.
Prior to that, he served as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton Corporation’s Industrial Sector from 2009 to 2015. Craig Arnold previously worked for General Electric Company, where he held roles across the Appliances, Plastics and Lighting businesses. He serves as Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Medtronic and as a director of KKR, Procter & Gamble, the United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland. He graduated from California State University, San Bernadino with a bachelor’s degree, and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
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