Latest Germany News

Munich Airport Trials New FlowGen Energy Generation System

Munich Airport is currently trialling the use of a new system for sustainable energy generation.

Munich Airport Progresses Construction of New Terminal 1 Pier

Munich Airport (MUC) has announced that work on its new Terminal 1 pier is progressing rapidly, with completion expected at the end of 2025.

Berlin Airport Uses AI to Optimise Aircraft Handling

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has become the first airport in Germany to use artificial intelligence to optimise aircraft handling. 

Skytanking to Deploy Electric Refuelling Truck at Stuttgart Airport

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Esterer have delivered an electric aircraft refuelling vehicle to Skytanking at Stuttgart Airport (STR).

Autonomous Service Robot Introduced at Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) has introduced the JEEVES service robot in Terminal 2 to provide snacks and beverages for passengers.

Frankfurt Airport to Electrify Ground Power Supply

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is upgrading its ground power connections and mobile ground power units to rely solely on electric drives.

Germany: Construction Begins on New Air Cargo Hall at FRA

Construction has begun on a new air cargo freight hall in CargoCity Süd at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Lagardère Travel Retail Wins Foodservice Tender at HAM

Lagardère Travel Retail has won the foodservice tender to open four food & beverage areas at Hamburg Airport (HAM) in 2024.

Hamburg Airport Joins Airbus' Hydrogen Hub at Airports Network

Hamburg Airport (HAM) has become the first airport to join Airbus' international 'Hydrogen Hub at Airports' network.

Frankfurt Airport Offers Biometric Passenger Journey

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has become the first airport in Europe to offer a comprehensive biometric passenger journey for all passengers.

Germany: Fraport to Develop Bi-Directional Charging Points

Airport operator Fraport is converting fleet vehicles at Frankfurt Airport to act as electric mobile storage units.

Munich Airport and Dabico to Develop Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridges

At inter airport Europe, Munich Airport and Dabico signed a Letter of Intent to develop autonomous passenger boarding bridges.

Munich Airport Introduces 'Smart' Baggage Trolleys

Munich Airport introduces 'smart' baggage trolleys at Terminal 2 as part of a six-month pilot project conducted by Danish company ITS.

Walk-Through Security Scanner Trialled at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport has begun testing Rohde & Schwarz's first walk-through security scanner in Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). 

BMDV to Fund Rollout of Electric Ground Power Supply Units for Aircraft

Germany's BMDV has launched a new funding programme to support the rollout of sustainable ground power supply units for aircraft. 

evoBOT Autonomous Robot Trialed for Cargo Operations at Munich Airport

The autonomous evoBot robot is undergoing its first practical test in the cargo terminal and on the apron at Munich Airport. 

Hamburg Airport Deploys Amadeus Flow Cloud Technology

Hamburg Airport (HAM) has become the latest airport to implement Amadeus Flow technology to streamline the passenger experience.  

Munich Airport Installs CT Security Scanners in Terminals 1 and 2

Munich Airport has put five new CT scanners into operation in Terminals 1 and 2 to make security screening safer and more efficient.

Siemens Logistics' VarioTrip Enhances Baggage Handling at Munich Airport

Fraport and CGI to Accelerate Digitalisation at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport AG has partnered with CGI to accelerate the digitalisation of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) under a five-year framework agreement.

Germany: Materna to Install Self-Service Check-In Kiosks at Düsseldorf Airport

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) has contracted Materna IPS to implement several self-service check-in and bag drop systems across the airport.  

Fraport Trials Autonomous Baggage and Freight Tractors at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and freight tractor on an eight-kilometre test track at ​​Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Germany: Hydrogen Aviation Centre to Be Built at Stuttgart Airport

H2FLY and Stuttgart Airport have announced a project to construct a Hydrogen Aviation Centre at Stuttgart Airport in Baden-Württemberg.

Germany: New Technology to Prevent Bird Strikes at BER

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has installed new radar technology from Robin Radar Systems to prevent bird strikes on aircraft.