Cologne-Bonn Airport through its supervisory board has unanimously elected Thilo Schmid as the new CEO of the German air hub with immediate effect. The 46-year-old will form the new management of Cologne-Bonn Airport together with second managing director and batchmate Torsten Schrank, the company’s finance chief. Mr Schmid, who has worked in the transport and logistics sector within the Lufthansa Group, has 20 years of experience and is described as a ‘recognised airport expert who has … [Read more...] about Cologne-Bonn Airport names new CEO
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MNG Airlines expands at CGN with A330P2F
Istanbul-based carrier MNG Airlines was welcomed at its European air hub at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) as it launched a new regular CGN-JFK service with its newly converted A330-300P2F. The addition of the widebody freighter, which can carry up to 63 tonnes per flight, now brings the total of MNG’s growing freighter fleet to 9 units. MNG Airlines will operate the freighter service between CGN-New York JFK-CGN three times a week, which will coincide with its regular 6 weekly … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines expands at CGN with A330P2F
PLA Global Wrap: Week 26
In this week's global wrap, we look back at B2B updates from week 26, including more recent commitments to adopt SAF and recent developments in unmanned air cargo delivery, with Dronamics and Hellmann announcing drone transport services as early as next year and DB Schenker and Volocopter conducting a joint static proof of concept for VoloDrone. Of course, we have the latest industry updates from the world's top airlines, airports, cargo handlers, forwarders and express operators, … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 26
PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
6 In week 11 of the PLA global wrap, we take a look at some of the latest updates from MRO providers and conversion specialists Israel Aerospace Industries and Vallair, as well as the latest inter-airport cooperation across the Atlantic. We also look back at Emirates' first cargo flight using its passenger aircraft. Chicago Rockford, Cologne Bonn Airport team up on e-commerce Chicago Rockford (RFD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) have signed an Airport Cooperation Agreement to optimise … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
Cologne Bonn Airport takes stock for the first time in a turbulent year
We are now halfway through the current business year – and Cologne Bonn Airport is taking stock for the first time in these highly unusual circumstances. The Airport actually had quite different plans for 2020. The financial basis of the company was to be strengthened with the help of a company-wide programme to improve results which had already been launched in 2019. At the beginning of the year, there was evidence of significant success in this area – but then the coronavirus struck. “2020 … [Read more...] about Cologne Bonn Airport takes stock for the first time in a turbulent year
Cologne airport cargo up 2% in 2014
Cologne Bonn Airport saw record air cargo growth in 2014, handling 753,000 tonnes, a 2 per cent increase on 2013. The German airport handled 9.5 million passengers in 2014 – a “significant rise” over prior year. “2014 has exceeded our expectations. We have developed better than the German passenger market, partially with growth rates above 5 per cent,” said Michael Garvens, chairman of the management board of Flughafen Köln/Bonn. “Without the numerous … [Read more...] about Cologne airport cargo up 2% in 2014
