Overview

• Employees can apply for a voluntary exit programme until August 31 and the company plans to begin compulsory layoffs on October 1 if the 172-position target is not met.
• MFAG posted a €28 million operating loss in 2024 and needs to improve its operating result by about €30 million by 2026 to achieve a positive EBIT.
• State shareholders in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are discussing post-2026 funding commitments, and CDU politicians are urging the federal government to lower aviation fees for greater competitiveness.
• CDU sources say closing Dresden Airport has become a serious option, though no official decision has been announced.
• Reduced routes by airlines such as Lufthansa and Ryanair have weakened passenger volumes at both airports, exacerbating financial pressures.