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Kitzbühel touches down at Munich Airport with eye-catching campaign

Wed, Dec 11, 2019 16:36 CET

A campaign initiated by the Kitzbühel tourist board and Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel, the ski lift operator, is showcasing the world-renowned winter sports resort at Munich Airport – the gateway to the Alps – in a large-scale 360° presentation.Along with an impressive branding presence at the airport carparks, Kitzbühel is prominently positioned on other standout advertising spaces along the passenger journey through the airport such as power outlets, baggage cars and glass balustrades. These "airport specials" also include Europe's biggest outdoor advertising space: Passengers and guests

Munich Airport again recognized for high environmental management standards

Wed, Nov 20, 2019 16:23 CET

· Certification through independent experts · Airport's environmental management system exceeds official standards · Environmental Declaration provides information on measures and key performance indicators at the airport2019 Environmental Declaration released Independent environmental auditors have again found Munich Airport to be in full compliance with the EMAS and ISO 14001 standards and praised its strong environmental stewardship. The results show that Munich Airport meets the strict environmental standards under the European EMAS Regulation and the criteria of the

Munich Airport International and ADB SAFEGATE join forces

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 11:09 CET

New strategic business cooperationThe international business arm of Munich Airport – the 100% subsidiary Munich Airport International (MAI) – has signed a cooperation agreement with ADB SAFEGATE. The collaboration combines MAI’s worldwide expertise in airport development, management and operations with ADB SAFEGATE’s global presence and insight into airfield, apron and tower systems. As a single source for technology upgrades and process improvements, the cooperative efforts of both parties will support airports to meet the immense challenges posed by growing demands for air travel

Chalet-sized ski helmet highlights innovative campaign at Munich Airport Center Forum

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 16:52 CET

With the ski season just around the corner, the Ischgl Ski Resort in the Austrian Alps placed a 20-foot-high helmet in the covered space between Terminals 1 and 2 at Munich Airport. The gigantic helmet at Munich Airport turned heads – even among most well-travelled frequent flyers. With the unique installation, the Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun ski resort reached out to passengers and visitors at Europe's only five-star airport ahead of the coming winter sports season. But the big helmet was not there just to be admired from a distance. In the spacious interior, video presentations and

New CEO officially introduced by Finance Minister Albert Füracker

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 16:22 CET

Changing of the guard at Munich Airport on January 1, 2020After today's meeting of the supervisory board of Munich Airport, Jost Lammers, the next CEO of the airport's operating company, was officially introduced by the supervisory board chairman Albert Füracker, the Bavarian State Minister of Finance, Regional Development and Home Affairs. Mr. Lammers will succeed Dr. Michael Kerkloh as the President and CEO of Munich Airport on January 1, 2020. "Munich Airport is vitally important to Bavaria and its economic competitiveness. It has an outstanding global reputation and is Bavaria's gateway

Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide in the coming winter season

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 10:28 CET

New timetable in effect from October 27, 2019:· São Paulo makes debut as new South American destination · Osaka on winter timetable for the first time · 51 intercontinental destinations It's that time of year again: At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on Sunday, October 27, 2019 and will remain in effect until Saturday, March 28, 2020. During that time, travellers at Munich Airport can choose from among 194 destinations in 69 countries – including 16

Summer 2020: New connection launched from Munich to Tashkent

Wed, Oct 09, 2019 11:17 CET

From the start of the 2020 summer timetable period, Uzbekistan Airways will offer two weekly services from Munich to the capital of Uzbekistan. The flights will depart from Tashkent on Wednesdays and Sundays at 07:15 and arrive in Munich at 10:35. The return flights will leave Munich at 12:30 and land in Tashkent at 21:35. Situated on the legendary Silk Road, Tashkent has a 2,200 year history. Today's Uzbekistan is located almost in the middle of this former 6,000 km long trade route. For centuries the country was a link between China and Europe. Impressive buildings of particular beauty

Munich Airport’s innovation center presents and fuels debate on smart city concepts at renowned real estate trade show

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 14:30 CET

LabCampus goes Expo Real· Smart City: Confronting the Urbanization Challenge · Work-Life Fusion: The Role of the Space Between · Campus Culture: From Innovative Thinking to Innovative Doing LabCampus - the unparalleled innovation campus evolving at Munich Airport - is for the first time official exhibition partner of the Messe München (Munich Trade Fair) from October 7-9, 2019. Participating in the Intelligent Urbanization (IU) Forum at Expo Real, LabCampus presented ideas on smart urbanization, creative future work environments and collaborative innovation concepts of tomorrow.

Perfect blend of sports and technology

Tue, Oct 01, 2019 16:35 CET

Munich Airport and bayern design team up for new exhibition· Until November 21 in Terminal 2, Level 04 · Innovations "Made in Bavaria" · LabCampus: an optimal networking environment for joint development of innovative solutions, products and services The new "Discoverers" exhibition, hosted in Munich Airport's Terminal 2 by bayern design, the center of competency for design supported by the State of Bavaria, is centered around sports and technological innovations. From now until November 21, visitors can see exciting exhibits from the world of fitness and health. Bavarian companies

Munich Airport moves up to fifth place among the world's leading hubs

Fri, Sep 27, 2019 16:37 CET

In the latest rankings of the world's best-connected airports, Munich Airport has risen to the number five position. The new rankings were released by the Official Airline Guide (OAG), the global authority on air service information. OAG releases an annual Megahubs Index in which it rates the connectivity of major air transportation hubs. According to the latest figures, Munich, which ranked 11th in the previous index, is now ranked number five behind London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Chicago O’Hare and Amsterdam. More than 260 destinations were offered in Munich last year. The airport's

Oktoberfest at Munich Airport

Mon, Sep 23, 2019 12:31 CET

Come and celebrate the world's biggest folk festivalWorld-famous Oktoberfest kicked off this past weekend in Munich. For 16 days, the sights, sounds and tastes of Oktoberfest will be also enjoyed at Munich Airport. Numerous employees swap out their uniforms for a traditional dirndl dress or lederhosen and our airport brew master offers a special festival beer created just for the occasion. Inventive Oktoberfest events and activities offer fun for the entire family. The celebrations even go airborne: for the 12th straight year, Lufthansa's popular "Oktoberfest crew" will delight

New podcast: Preparatory construction work for the new Terminal 1 pier is in full swing

Wed, Sep 04, 2019 14:41 CET

Munich Airport will enhance passenger experience in Terminal 1Terminal 1 at Munich Airport is going to be expanded with the addition of a new pier with around 95,000 square meters of floor space. The pier is scheduled to go into operation in 2023.The demolition work on the apron is due for completion by the fall. At the beginning of next year, the construction of the new Terminal 1 pier can then start. The expansion of the terminal will extend 350 meters into the western apron. The pier will have gateside access for six widebody jets or 12 smaller aircraft. Our new podcast gives an

TAP Air Portugal now flying from Munich to Porto

Tue, Sep 03, 2019 09:48 CET

Effective immediately, the Portuguese airline TAP is offering a daily flight from the Bavarian capital to the northern Portuguese metropolis of Porto, departing from Munich at 3:55 pm and landing in Porto at 5:45 pm. The return flight will take off in Porto at 11:30 am and touch down in Munich at 3:10 pm. Porto, which boasts a wealth of cultural highlights and a scenic coastline, is Portugal's second-ranked business city. "We're delighted that TAP is adding to the range of destinations available at our airport by connecting Munich to the commercial and cultural center of northern

Garmin launches innovative watch series at Munich Airport

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 16:36 CET

Exclusive shopping optionsThe retail arm of Munich Airport, eurotrade, has been selected as a launch partner for the new fenix watch series by Garmin Deutschland GmbH. Garmin - one of the world's leading manufacturers of fitness trackers, sports watches and GPS technology for automotive, aviation, sports and outdoor activities – is launching the new product line at Munich Airport today. Until September 12, 2019, the latest fenix models will be available exclusively at Munich Airport and a select number of sales locations. With an extensive range of new features, the six new GPS

Munich Airport US Holding recruits for its Leadership Team

Thu, Aug 01, 2019 13:29 CET

Jean-Pierre Tabet as Managing DirectorMunich Airport US Holding LLC, the US-based 100% subsidiary of Munich Airport International (MAI) for business in the United States and Canada, announces the appointment of Jean-Pierre Tabet as the company’s Managing Director as of August 1st, 2019. "Jean-Pierre is a well-regarded senior executive in the US airport network. His wide range of airport management skills, explicitly in the commercialization and operations of airports, and his very strong communication and intercultural competence, make him the perfect fit for this key position. Together,

Munich Airport Supervisory Board announces Jost Lammers as new President and CEO

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 15:25 CET

Munich Airport’s Supervisory Board has selected Jost Lammers (52) as the airport's next president and CEO. He has been appointed for a five-year term effective as of January 1, 2020.Jost Lammers will succeed Dr. Michael Kerkloh, who is to retire at the age of 66 on December 31, 2019 after leading the Munich Airport Group very successfully for more than 17 years.Following please find the official German press release of the Bavarian State Ministry of Finance and for Regional Identity.http://www.stmfh.bayern.de/internet/stmf/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/23963/index.htm The

New operator concession for Sofia Airport

Mon, Jul 29, 2019 12:22 CET

Concession for Meridiam, STRABAG and Munich AirportMunich Airport and Meridiam, jointly with STRABAG, have been awarded with the Sofia Airport Concession by decision of the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications. As of today, the project has now entered a new phase and our group is actively working and fully mobilized for the future of Sofia Airport, in a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Transport. This follows an exciting tender process which attracted the interest of some of the best airport operators globally, and conducted by the Bulgarian

Munich Airport's air bridges now with new look

Thu, Jul 25, 2019 10:57 CET

Brand partnership with mobile telecommunications provider O2Munich Airport and the mobile telecommunications provider O2 have announced an exclusive brand partnership. The 90 jet bridges at Terminals 1 and 2 and the satellite building, through which passengers board and disembark from the aircraft, will feature 02 branding for the next three years. The air bridge advertising is harmonized with the look and feel of the airport's own brand identity while reflecting the design messaging of O2. The material was developed specifically for the technical and security-related requirements and

Leading global airport operator to manage new $2.7 billion Terminal One at Newark Liberty

Mon, Jul 15, 2019 19:22 CET

Munich Airport International expands activities in the USAAgreement with Munich Airport International a major milestone in development of new world-class terminal In a major step forward in the development of a new world-class airport, the Port Authority has reached agreement with EWR Terminal One LLC, a 100% subsidiary of Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI), to operate and maintain the $2.7 billion Terminal One now under construction at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). MAI will operate as EWR Terminal One LLC and oversee operations, maintenance and concession functions

From Munich to Minsk: Discover the Belarusian capital with Belavia

Mon, Jul 15, 2019 18:41 CET

Minsk is a city that brings people together. For many travelers, however, the attractions of this metropolis, with its 2 million residents, have remained a secret: The idyllic city center, along the banks of the Svislač River, is home to impressive historical buildings alongside futuristic architecture and a wealth of hip cafés and restaurants. Outside the city, unspoiled nature awaits. In Narаchanski National Park, centered around Lake Narach, visitors can hike, fish or cycle amid thousands of hectares of forest. Passengers can now choose from four weekly flights departing from Munich

Cargo has a future: Cargogate celebrates its 45th anniversary

Wed, Jul 10, 2019 10:51 CET

In July 1974 – 45 years ago – Germany hosted the World Cup for the first time. The undertaking was crowned with a win by the German team in Munich's Olympic Stadium. At almost the same time and just a few kilometers away, another success story was getting started. At Munich Airport, "Muc Air Services Gesellschaft für Luftverkehrsabfertigung mbH" was established as a 100% subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH (FMG), the airport's operating company. In 1999, Muc Air was reincorporated as Cargogate. Over the past 45 years, the company has grown from 14 employees to more than 200 at present.

Munich Airport releases 2018 integrated report

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 16:03 CET

"Shaping the Future" now available onlineMunich Airport's latest integrated report, entitled "Shaping the Future", is now available in an interactive online version. The report on the 2018 fiscal year focuses on the financial results and traffic statistics as well as the airport's extensive sustainability efforts. It also contains a major chapter on the airport's expansion plans, where the biggest project at present is the construction of a new pier for Terminal 1. Extending 320 meters into the airport's western apron, the new pier will have 12 bridged gates. It is scheduled to go into

Reach Airports Expands its Leadership Team

Thu, Jun 20, 2019 11:44 CET

Taps Krystal J. Brumfield as Chief of StaffReach Airports, a U.S.-based airport management joint venture between Munich Airport International and the Carlyle Group’s CAG Holdings, today announced the appointment of Krystal J. Brumfield as the company’s first Chief of Staff (COS). “Krystal is a well-regarded senior executive in the U.S. airports network. Her deep experience in community development and best business practices based on her legal and legislative background provide the credentials Reach Airports desires to support our aviation clients, connect to communities and move our U.S.

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