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:
- Rimowa, the luxury suitcase maker, celebrated the official first public flight of its meticulously re-created Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane, at an event in Switzerland.
- CEO Dieter Morszek initiated the seven-year project to revive the F13, as no flyable originals existed, using laser-scanned parts from a museum piece to build a near-exact replica with modern updates.
- The company plans to seek certification (Swiss then FAA) and build additional replicas for sale at approximately $2.5 million each, aiming to return this "important cultural asset" to the skies.
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