Signs of life begin to emerge at moribund Dornier factory
The empty hangars at Oberpfaffenhofen airfield outside Munich reflect a stark impression of the decline Germany’s aerospace industry has experienced over t
The empty hangars at Oberpfaffenhofen airfield outside Munich reflect a stark impression of the decline Germany’s aerospace industry has experienced over the past decade. But if one were to look hard enough, signs of renewal have begun to emerge at this extensive industrial site, where Dornier GmbH built scores of aircraft for more than 60 years.
Granted, the signs remain subtle. Few workers are busy in the hangars where Fairchild Dornier produced the 32-seat 328JET until last year. Five aircraft in various stages of completion lay in rigs, with large components such as wings and control surfaces still detached from their fuselages. Their condition remains unchanged since April 2002, when the manufacturer filed for insolvency.
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