GATE - The Airport Technology Network

🚘 From Classic Cars to Cutting-Edge Tech 🚀 In the midst of true oldtimers like a Mercedes Benz Adenauer, a Porsche 356 and many "sporty Italians"🏎️ the aviation industry gathered at the invitation of IPS a SITA company to discuss topics that will shape the airports of the future. Back in the days when the vintage cars, now housed in the Classic Remise Düsseldorf, were still a common sight on the roads, self-service wasn't exactly in vogue. Most services were provided in person. 💁♂️ At the Aviation Forum, the focus was of course on solutions such as 🧳 self-bag-drop, smart payment, self boarding. But the lectures also concentrated  on other innovations to improve the passenger experience, such as the autonomous driving wheelchair at London Gatwick. New airport projects were also presented, for example the Terminal 6 JFK and the hurricane “Irma” recovery and modernization plan for Princess Juliana International Airport - SXM. By the way: It was great to see so many women in the driver's seat – not in a classic car but on the stage, bringing a new dynamic to the industry ✈️ 🛫Lieselotte Neste 🛫Karen Ali 🛫Kristin Klemetsen-Morais 🛫Anja Dauser 🛫Jennifer Schade We thank our GATE member IPS a SITA company for this excellent event and the great organization. It was again a pleasure to meet many people from the association & well-know airports and to make new contacts. Christoph Oftring, Lars Wolff, Andre Beck, Karsten Rauner, Dieter Klawunder, Miriam Schönrock

Speed & convenience remain top passenger priorities!

We are delighted to be part of this potpourri with our members' solutions and technologies, Julian Klaaßen and Blohme-Hardegen Jan Eike!

Two hundred and fifty-two ... that's a considerable number of exhibitions that the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action plans to support via the AMP (Foreign Trade Fair Programme) funding instrument in 2025 - in 51 countries, above all in the USA, China and the UAE. The support for trade fair presences in India will increase by 50% from 12 to 18 shows and in Saudi Arabia even 7 exhibition participations will now be funded, after one in 2024. With the inter airport South East Asia in Singapore, the Dubai Airport Show, the Airports Council International - North America Conference & Exhibition in Toronto, the IndiAirport and the Saudi Airport Exhibition five (!) airport technology exhibitions will be supported in order to present sustainable and efficient solutions from the GATE - The Airport Technology Network. Many thanks to the BMWK and AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry. Together with GATE Future, inter airport Europe and Passenger Terminal EXPO & CONFERENCE ✈️ , the event year 2025 is already well filled. And we offer our members a wide range of opportunities to demonstrate their products and services and to make new contacts and expand existing ones. At yesterday's autumn meeting of AUMA's Foreign Trade Fairs Working Group, the AMP was presented in detail, new online features for applications were introduced and the accompanying programme for Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, was presented. The meeting was hosted by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH with the new Managing Director Marius J. Berlemann. It was interesting for players in the airport world to hear that Messe Düsseldorf has taken over XPONENTIAL Europe. A growing trade fair focussing on new mobility, including autonomous driving and UAM. Very exciting for many of our members. Photo: Dr. David Wolfmeyer, BMWK / Jens Reinhard, GATE / Jörn Holtmeier, AUMA

Wieder ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung: Gemeinsam mit Boris Weber und Thorsten Clemens aus unserem Ground Handling habe ich heute für die Fraport AG einen Fördermittelbescheid von Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing entgegengenommen. Die Mittel resultieren aus dem Förderprogramm Bodenstrom-Richtlinie vom Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV), welches das Ziel verfolgt, alternative Technologien für die klima- und umweltfreundliche Versorgung von Luftfahrzeugen mit Bodenstrom an Flughäfen zu etablieren – ein Thema, an dem auch wir bei der Fraport AG im Zuge unserer Klimaschutzstrategie arbeiten. Bis 2045 werden wir bei der Fraport AG konzernweit CO2-frei sein. Eine wichtige Aufgabe auf diesem Weg ist die laufende Modernisierung der Bodenstromversorgung am Flughafen Frankfurt: Die Dieselaggregate, die parkende Flugzeuge bisher mit Strom versorgt haben, schaffen wir ab und binden die Abfertigungspositionen durch stationäre Bodenstromanschlüsse an das elektrische Versorgungsnetz an. Hierdurch können wir jährlich bis zu 30.000 Liter Diesel einsparen und unseren CO2-Ausstoß entscheidend verringern. Eine Herausforderung stellen die überirdischen Trafos dar, die für die stationären Bodenstromanlagen aufgebaut werden müssen. Sie können aufgrund infrastruktureller Gegebenheiten nicht an allen Flugzeugpositionen des Flughafens installiert werden. Hier braucht es mobile Bodenstromaggregate mit Batteriebetrieb, sogenannte Electrical Ground Power Units (eGPU). Für diese eGPUs investieren wir bei der Fraport AG noch in diesem Jahr 1,36 Millionen Euro – ein hoher Aufwand, bei dem uns der heutige Fördermittelbescheid Rückenwind gibt. Insgesamt bewilligte uns das BMDV eine Förderung von 952.000 Euro für die mobilen Bodenstromaggregate. Hierdurch können wir in diesem Jahr insgesamt acht neue Bodenstromaggregate einkaufen. Wir befinden uns also auf einem guten Weg. Jetzt gilt es, am Ball zu bleiben. Wir hoffen auch im Jahr 2025 auf einen erneuten Förderaufruf, der die so dringend notwendige Umrüstung an unserem Airport weiter unterstützt. Zumal wir Potential für weitere Projekte mit Unterstützung des BMDV sehen, darunter die Autonomisierung von Fahrten im Ground Handling oder der Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz zur Optimierung unserer operativen Prozesse im Rahmen unserer Initiative AI@Fraport. #fraport #frankfurtairport #BMDV #NOW #BAV #BaF #GettingGreener #DestinationNetZero #ConnectingTheWorldWithTomorrow

🔔 New Member Announcement: SH² Engineering Joins GATE 🔔 We are pleased to welcome SH² Engineering GmbH as one of the newest member of the GATE - The Airport Technology Network community 🙌 The company’s focus on mechanical and plant engineering, combined with their international network, positions them as a valuable contributor to our association. 💬 "Membership in GATE offers us the opportunity to exchange knowledge and collaborate with professionals in the field," explains Managing Director Stephan Hanfeld. In addition to their ongoing projects, SH² Engineering looks forward to participating in GATE’s working groups and industry events, where they aim to share insights and contribute to future developments in airport technology. Learn more about SH² Engineering on our website: https://lnkd.in/eWNkxxtp Magdalena Prochota Mario Hanfeld Kathrin Trull Markus Kollmer Elke Steininger Hannes M. Joanna Kaminska #gate #membership #sh2engineering

🇮🇳 India's airport market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing domestic and international air traffic, massive infrastructure investments, and government initiatives to improve regional connectivity ✈️ The subcontinent is projected to become the third-largest aviation market by 2025, with a significant increase in middle-class travelers and demand for air travel 🛫 Major airport upgrades and new greenfield projects are underway, creating opportunities for technology providers, construction, and services. ❗️Don't miss the opportunity to see for yourselves this huge growth market for airport suppliers❗️Convince yourself of the huge growth on site! GATE - The Airport Technology Network in cooperation with Radeecal Communications and IFWexpo Heidelberg GmbH offers the best opportunities for a visit to India in November! 👉 The third edition of IndiAirport will take place in New Delhi from 26 to 28 November and you can still register as an exhibitor or come by as a visitor! 🇩🇪 The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action again supports German exhibitors and their Indian subsidiaries with a German Pavilion. 👉 A delegation trip is also planned as part of the supporting programme, during which we will have the opportunity to talk to the management of the airport operators. All information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eKQbFPcR If you have any questions, you can also get in touch with our contact person Friederike Arnz! 🇮🇳 We look forward to seeing you again in New Delhi! 🇮🇳

Where can you explore and discuss the latest trends in ground support equipment? 🤔 👉 Of course, at the GSE Expo Europe 🛩️ Last week GATE - The Airport Technology Network and its members were there to learn about market developments, to showcase new solutions and to meet their customers 🤝 Together with you, we are looking back on three intense days at the exhibition in sunny Lisbon! ☀️ COBUS Industries GmbH TLD TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH ATLASAVIA - AIRPORT EQUIPMENT Blumenbecker Automatisierungstechnik GmbH Colibri-Energy Lithium Batteries Dynell GmbH HiSERV GmbH INFORM GmbH - Optimization Software PSI Logistics Mototok International GmbH MULAG SICK TIPS, Ground Support Equipment

PRO DV AG enhances cybers security at airports ✈️ As one of the latest members of GATE - The Airport Technology Network, PRO DV is leveraging over 45 years of experience in IT security and business optimization to strengthen cybersecurity at airports - key hubs highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.👾 CEO Dr. Giovanni Prestifilippo highlights that critical infrastructures often lack proactive measures against cyber threats. By partnering with GATE, PRO DV aims to improve cybersecurity strategies and boost resilience in these vital environments. 🛡️ If you would like to find out more about the new member, read the article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eB9-zutm #gate #newmember #prodv #cybersecurity

To ensure that the solutions and technologies of our member companies are perfectly aligned with the needs and requirements of airports ✈️, a regular exchange with decision-makers from all departments is essential - and, above all, inspiring💡 👉 Therefore GATE - The Airport Technology Network has decided to launch a new series of events that will give you the opportunity to enter into dialog directly at the airports 🛫 the "GATE Airport Days" Follow us to Lisbon to our second edition 🇵🇹 and stay tuned to see where we go next 🙌 Patricia Vasconcelos, Florian Messa, Jens Reinhard, Miriam Schönrock, Jens Reinhard