Lufthansa mourns pioneering A380 pilot Jürgen Raps

Lufthansa mourns the death of Jürgen Raps, a legendary pilot and mentor, who passed away unexpectedly at age 74. Raps was a pioneering A380 pilot, one of the first globally licensed for the aircraft, and held significant leadership roles at Lufthansa, including Chief Pilot. He began his career in 1970, flew various aircraft, and was known for his professionalism, mentorship, and contributions to aviation safety and sustainable flying.