Insolvency at Apus: FTI Engineering secures 44 jobs in Strausberg!
Apus Zero Emission GmbH from Strausberg has filed for bankruptcy. FTI Engineering takes over and secures 44 jobs.

Insolvency at Apus: FTI Engineering secures 44 jobs in Strausberg!
In the heart of Strausberg there are bright spots for Apus Zero Emission GmbH, which has been struggling with financial difficulties in recent months. Loud RBB24 The company, which specializes in the development of sustainable aircraft, has found a temporary solution to the insolvency proceedings. FTI Engineering Network GmbH from Wildau will take over most of Apus and thus bring around 44 employees into new positions.
After the insolvency application was filed in March of this year, the insolvency proceedings were opened on May 1st. The creditors' approval of the insolvency concept now enables the retroactive implementation of the successor solution. FTI will take over Apus' capacities and service offerings, but the two projects Apus i-2 and Apus i-5 will remain out of the picture for the time being, while insolvency administrator Sebastian Laboga takes care of Kautelen with other interested parties.
Takeover with restrictions
Despite the positive development, there are some limitations. FTI Engineering Network GmbH has agreed not to take over the current projects, which makes Apus' future course in the aviation industry uncertain. The two projects mentioned, which rely on hydrogen-powered and sustainable drives, are not on the agenda this time, which certainly raised questions in the industry.
Insolvency administrator Laboga is conducting constructive discussions to find potential buyers for these projects, which could further shape the company's future. FTI Engineering Network GmbH itself benefits from this acquisition and can thus expand its portfolio while continuing to rely on sustainable technologies.
Importance for the aviation industry
The developments are not only important for Apus Zero Emission GmbH, but also shed light on the entire aviation industry in Germany. The Federal Aviation Office emphasizes that the statistics on aircraft registered in Germany and air carriers approved are constantly updated. With continued growing demand for sustainable drive technologies, companies like Apus are doing good business, even if the path to getting there is not always easy.
Overall, it will be exciting to see how the situation surrounding Apus Zero Emission GmbH will develop. The new acquisition could bring a breath of fresh air to the cries of the aviation industry, which is relying more than ever on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.