German Airways has appointed Axel Schefe as managing director of technology, as the carrier looks to strengthen its technical operations and expand into third-party services.
German Airways has appointed Axel Schefe as managing director of technology, as the carrier looks to strengthen its technical operations and expand into third-party services.
Schefe will take up the role on 1 April, bringing nearly two decades of aviation experience across fleet management and technical procurement. The Cologne/Bonn-based airline said the appointment is aimed at reinforcing its technical division as it becomes an increasingly important part of the business.
A graduate aerospace engineer, Schefe has held a number of senior roles since 2007, focusing on developing operational structures and improving performance. Most recently, he served as managing director of Estonian carrier Marabu, where he oversaw organisational development and helped stabilise operations during its early growth phase.
At German Airways, he will be responsible for advancing the airline’s technical capabilities, consolidating existing processes and strengthening coordination across operational units. A key priority will be positioning the company to enter the third-party maintenance and technical services market.
Maren Wolters, managing director of German Airways, said Schefe’s appointment would bring “new momentum” to the business and support its broader development strategy.
The move highlights German Airways’ ambition to build out its technical division as a core business unit, alongside its flight operations.