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 public maiden flight of its meticulously built replica Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane, at an aviation-themed event in Switzerland.
- The seven-year project, initiated by CEO Dieter Morszek, aimed to bring this "important cultural asset" back to the skies since no original flyable F13s remain.
- Rimowa plans to produce additional F13 replicas, priced around $2.5 million each, for interested buyers once Swiss and FAA certifications are secured.
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