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 brand Rimowa celebrated the first public flight of its meticulously crafted replica Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane.
- Rimowa's President and CEO, Dieter Morszek, initiated the seven-year project to recreate the historic aircraft due to the absence of flyable originals.
- The replica, a near-exact copy with some modern upgrades, aims for certification, with plans to build and sell additional F13s for approximately $2.5 million each.
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