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A very special moment for Frankfurt Airport this morning. With the arrivals of CZ8021 from China Southern at 05:25 and MU219 from China Eastern at 05:58, the first two widebody aircraft successfully and smoothly went onblocks at Pier J, Terminal 3. After many years of planning, construction, and intense preparation, today marks a truly significant milestone for our airport. Moments like these are only possible thanks to the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork of so many colleagues and partners. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved – especially to those who worked tirelessly right up until yesterday to ensure a perfect start. The arrival of the first aircraft, a Dreamliner and a B777, was of course celebrated accordingly, with a warm welcome by our airport fire brigade and a follow-me escort. Proud of what has been achieved together – and excited for what lies ahead. #Terminal3 #FRA #Fraport #Aviation #PassengerExperience #TeamFraport #FutureOfTravel #SurprisinglyGerman

Day 1 of Terminal 3 on film. 🎞️ Oh what a day it‘s been. Fraport AG #Terminal3 #FrankfurtAirport #AviationMarketing

What an exciting journey! After 30 months of preparation together with airlines and airport colleagues, the Forward T3 project has reached its finish line — and happily, it really is a happy ending. This fantastic team took a truly holistic approach, carefully balancing technical, operational and customer requirements to create an exceptional terminal experience for passengers in Terminal 3. Not always easy, sometimes challenging — but in the end a great piece of cooperation among all partners in Terminal 3. A big thank you to the entire team. Working with you was always fun, inspiring and full of energy. A special thank you to #Stephanie_Jeckel , who recently started an exciting new project of her own together with her daughter Sophie — probably the most important project of all 🙂 You — and so many other colleagues across almost all other departments — made me feel truly welcome at Fraport. #PassengerExperience #Terminal3 #FrankfurtAirport #ForwardT3 #AviationMeetsArt #Teamwork #SurprisinglyGerman

My past and the future I once envisioned are coming together in the present – and I am right in the middle of it. The motto of a leadership event in Terminal 3 last year – past, present, and future – which I co-hosted together with Nino Bolley , is something I have the opportunity to experience personally today. What was still the future during the planning phase has become the past. And what was the future is now the present. With great pride, I am able to witness the grand opening of our Terminal 3 at Fraport AG – a truly special moment, as I have accompanied this journey from the approval process, taking on various roles and responsibilities. It is an incredible feeling to see how plans and approvals have turned into reality, and how the construction of the terminal has made our company’s growth visible. Over the years, I have been able to follow the development of the terminal from different perspectives and with varying degrees of involvement – every task, every challenge was part of this fascinating journey. Especially today, I realize how important our shared motto “Stronger together, successful throughout” is: The success of this project is based on teamwork, unity, and the commitment of everyone involved. Today, on the day of the opening ceremony, past and future merge into a special moment in the present for me. I am very happy to celebrate this milestone together with all those involved and look forward with confidence to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. #ConnectingTheWorldWithTomorrow #FraportYourWorldOfChoices #StrongerTogetherSuccessfulThroughout #Growth #Collaboration

A Night to Remember – Terminal 3 Pre-Opening Event Just days before the official opening of Terminal 3, we had the incredible privilege of welcoming our valued airlines and business partners for an exclusive Pre-Opening Evening — and what a night it was. This evening was dedicated entirely to you. Your commitment, collaboration, and trust over the past years have been nothing short of extraordinary. Developing the Terminal 3 Experience together has been a journey, and moments like these remind us why partnerships matter so deeply. Thank you. The Evening was incredible. There is something uniquely powerful about standing in a space you've helped bring to life, surrounded by the people who made it possible. And then there were the goosebump moments 🙌: The breathtaking atmosphere of the Terminal 3 Marketplace — a space that simply has to be experienced. The stunning gate areas and art accents — let yourself be surprised (more impressions to come)! And my personal highlight: Sven Väth — who used to DJ at the legendary Dorian Gray right here at Frankfurt Airport. So cool. So iconic. This brings us full circle to what defines us. We are FRA. We do our own thing, our way. Now we look ahead with immense pride and anticipation. This week, together with our airlines and all other partners, we bring Terminal 3 to life — and I couldn't be more excited. To my team, our partners, and all the incredible colleagues at Fraport who have poured their hearts into this product experience: this one's for you. 🚀 #Terminal3 #FrankfurtAirport #Fraport #GrandOpening #Aviation #Partnership

An award that belongs to the #team ... 🏆 My team has surprised me with an award for five years of building and leading our #DigitalFactory . I am deeply moved—but above all, I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. This journey has taught me one fundamental truth: #Innovation isn't a solo flight. It’s a team effort, fueled by the trust of our partners and the relentless drive of our #DigitalFactory team. What started as a bold vision has evolved into the most successful #VentureClienting unit in the #aviation industry and a benchmark in the DACH region. We’ve bridged the gap between corporate scale and startup agility, and the numbers from our journey since 2021 speak for themselves: 🔍 ~2,600 solutions scouted globally 🎤 Over 700 pitches evaluated 🚀 83 projects launched ✅ 64 projects successfully completed 📈 43 solutions already pushed into full roll-out These aren't just statistics; they represent milestones in our evolution. Looking back at our #DigitalFactory journey: #FRASmartWay - in collaboration with Copenhagen Optimization - has become a true game-changer for our passengers, offering a stress-free start to their journey by allowing them to book a dedicated time slot for security control. Experience the convenience yourself and secure your slot for your next departure from Frankfurt here: https://lnkd.in/dHhTrjdY Marking our first international project, we successfully piloted Assaia ’s AI-based #TurnaroundManagement at our airport in Ljubljana in record time. This demonstrates our approach to piloting a solution that is now establishing itself as a global industry standard. In collaboration with AXULUS , we implemented an AI-powered #ObjectTracking solution that automatically identifies baggage trailers on the apron through camera-based monitoring. This innovation has significantly reduced empty trips and delay risks, leading to substantial operational savings and a much more efficient ground handling process. Each of these projects represents change on a small scale, demonstrating the massive advantages of collaborative value creation. Beyond the technology, these initiatives are a long-term investment in our corporate culture and our digital maturity. We are proving that we are an organization that is ready to learn, adapt, and lead. A massive thank you to the people who are the true heart of our #DigitalFactory . I especially want to thank: Jennifer Berz, Marina Lützenberger , Leander Gottschalk , Johannes Sorger, Lenny Voltz . Your dedication and expertise are the reason we are standing where we are today. I'd also like to thank Markus Kleiner , Jana Baschin , Alexander Laukenmann, Rolf Felkel , Fritz Oswald for your continuous support. Here’s to the next years of transformation, growth, and real progress! ✈️💻 #Fraport #FutureOfAviation #DigitalFactory #DigitalTransformation #TeamSuccess