Böblingen celebrates 100 years of aviation: A look into history!

Böblingen celebrates 100 years of aviation: A look into history!

August 14, 2025 is a very special date for aviation history in Germany. On this day, the proud city of Böblingen will not only commemorate its first scheduled flight on April 20, 1925, but also celebrate the 100th anniversary of civil aviation with a large community festival. The first aircraft used to land here on today's airfield, which at the time served as the first state airport in Württemberg.

What is particularly noteworthy is that the first scheduled flight to land in Böblingen came from Switzerland, despite adverse weather conditions with heavy rain clouds. This shows the pioneering spirit of early aviation and the importance that the airport already had back then. Today, on the eve of this anniversary, one asks oneself: What has happened in the aviation landscape since then?

Aviation today and tomorrow

The development of airports is not just limited to Böblingen, but extends throughout Germany and the world. An example of this is Frankfurt Airport, which is not only considered one of the largest in Europe, but is also its own city within the city. With over 71,500 employees in around 500 companies and an impressive infrastructure ranging from restaurants to conference centers, this shows how diverse the aviation industry is.

With regard to future urban development around airports, it is clear that aviation will continue to play a key role. New office space and shops are being built in Gateway Gardens in Frankfurt, a former residential area for US military personnel, while at the same time sustainably planned. These developments can also be seen as a model for other cities that want to use air transport to boost their economies.

Back to the past

The history of aviation begins here in Böblingen and extends through various eras of technology and trade. As we approach the community festival on September 14th, it is clear that the memories of the first commercial flight and the history of aviation are more alive than ever before. The connection between past and future is what moves us and our cities forward.

Anyone who studies aerodynamics and the technology behind modern aircraft will quickly realize that we are at a turning point. Whether in Böblingen or Frankfurt, aviation is constantly changing course and this also has an impact on the cities and communities that have grown up around the airports.

Air transport remains a central point in the discussion about the economy and the environment. Innovative developments and constant adaptation to modern needs will also shape future aviation and represent a theme for upcoming community festivals.

With this in mind: Here’s to another hundred years of aviation and the stories that connect us with the clouds!