From runway revamp to India ties: Hahn Airport CEO Rüdiger Franke charts bold new course
Posted: 2 May 2025 | Gabriel Higgins | No comments yet
At the Aviation Event in Cluj, March 2025, International Airport Review’s Editorial Assistant spoke with the CEO and Managing Director of Hahn Airport, Rüdiger Franke, about the airport’s route expansion to India and sustainability.
Rüdiger Franke, CEO and Managing Director of Hahn Airport (HHN), discusses the airport’s transformation through terminal and airfield renovations, its appeal to low-cost carriers, and strategic steps toward sustainability, including upcoming solar installations. He also highlights the growing importance of the Indian market and future cooperation with Bangalore Airport as global travel dynamics evolve.
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