Rimowa, a maker of high-end suitcases in Germany that has been in business since the late 1800s, threw a lavish, Golden Age of Aviation-themed party at the Dubendorf Airfield outside Zurich, Switzerland, last Thursday to celebrate the official first flight of its replica Junkers F13 – famed for being the first all-metal commercial airplane.
Junkers F13 Makes a Triumphant Return to the Skies
Key Takeaways:
- Luxury luggage maker Rimowa celebrated the first public flight of its meticulously built replica Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane, at a lavish event in Switzerland.
- Rimowa CEO Dieter Morszek spearheaded the seven-year project to recreate the F13, driven by a desire to return this important cultural asset to the skies, as no original flyable models remained.
- The highly accurate replica, which incorporates modern elements and was constructed using laser scans of original parts, is slated for potential commercial production at around $2.5 million each after securing certifications.
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