Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important for the transportation of relief supplies and personal protective equipment. Among the current average of 20 cargo flights each day, there is an emphasis on the transportation of medical supplies. For example, Uzbekistan Airways is flying a Boeing 767F with medical supplies from the Chinese port city of Tianjin to Munich twice a week by order of the shipping company Senator International. For the … [Read more...] about Medical Protective Equipment arriving at Munich Airport
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Interactive Terminal Testlab opens at Munich Airport
The first Terminal Testlab, which opened, shows how LabCampus aims to play an active role in the pursuit of those goals and help businesses achieve them. With this early launch, LabCampus is now offering access to unique testing conditions and diverse target groups long before the innovation center itself is completed. With the Testlab, situated at the heart of the airport terminal, LabCampus is creating opportunities for customers to present their new products and solutions to tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Interactive Terminal Testlab opens at Munich Airport
Munich Airport earns new ACA certification
Munich Airport has again been recognized for its continuous efforts to reduce its CO2 emissions. Airport Council International (ACI Europe), the umbrella organization of European airports, has announced the latest certification of Munich Airport under its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. The airport is now rated at the second-highest level – "Optimization" – on the four-level scale measuring progress towards climate-neutral operations. The levels extend from "mapping" and "reduction" … [Read more...] about Munich Airport earns new ACA certification
Generali Munich Marathon and Munich Airport launch the Around the World Challenge
Relay teams comprised of four runners have the challenge of running a total of 41.195 kilometers: Every year, the relay teams that participate in the Munich Marathon train hard to cross the finish line. In 2020, with Munich Airport as the lead sponsor, the Munich Marathon is taking it a step further. In the "Around the World Challenge", we invite everyone to put together a team, lace up your shoes and run for a good cause! A new goal every year The Around the World … [Read more...] about Generali Munich Marathon and Munich Airport launch the Around the World Challenge
Successful efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Munich Airport
The international climate protection organization CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) has again recognized Munich Airport (FMG) for its highly effective climate protection efforts. For the third consecutive year, Munich Airport has achieved "Leadership Level" and earned an "A-" rating in the "Climate Change" category. CDP collects data on climate change measures by companies and assigns ratings between "A" and "D-". In 2019 a total of 8,361 companies around the world submitted data to … [Read more...] about Successful efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Munich Airport
New President and CEO takes the helm at Munich Airport
Following the retirement of Dr. Michael Kerkloh, the long-standing President, CEO and Labor Director of Flughafen München GmbH (FMG), at the end of 2019, his successor, Jost Lammers, assumed his new duties. Effective immediately, Jost Lammers will head FMG's leadership team alongside managing directors Thomas Weyer (CFO and Infrastructure) and Andrea Gebbeken (Commercial and Security). With the appointment of the new CEO, Munich Airport remains in the hands of a seasoned aviation expert. Jost … [Read more...] about New President and CEO takes the helm at Munich Airport
