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Dornier

German aircraft manufacturer

Dornier Flugzeugwerke was a German aircraft manufacturer founded in Friedrichshafen in 1914 by Claude Dornier. Over the course of its long lifespan, the company produced many designs for both the civil and military markets.² From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1922Founded¹

Industryaerospace, aircraft construction, aircraft industry, weapons industry¹
HeadquartersFriedrichshafen¹
Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung¹

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The story

Founded by Claudius Dornier in 1922.¹

Leadership

Who has led Dornier, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderClaudius Dornier¹
ChairHartmut Mehdorn¹

Board members and other officers (2)

Board memberClaudius Dornier 1932 to 1962¹
Board memberClaudius Dornier¹

Products and brands

airplane

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Airbus Commercial Aircraft
Daimler-Benz AG

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

2002Dissolved Dissolved¹
1922Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataDornier on Wikidata
2
WikipediaDornier on Wikipedia