Munich Airport. Photo: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.com Munich Airport recently hosted a senior delegation from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya, Japan, as part of a professional meeting designed to deepen cooperation between the two airports and examine innovative solutions to future aviation challenges.
The Japanese delegation was headed by the airport's President and CEO, Hironori Kagohashi, who was received by the CEO of Munich Airport, Jost Lammers. The two emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge and experience between leading airports in the world, with the aim of improving operational efficiency, promoting innovation, and providing passengers with a more advanced service experience.
During the visit, a series of professional workshops led by the Munich Airport Academy, attended by experts from both organizations, were held. Topics discussed included long-term capacity planning, the expansion of Terminal 2, and passenger load management during peak periods and international events.
Special attention was paid to preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, which are expected to significantly increase passenger traffic.
Another area of focus was innovation on the airside of airports. Munich presented its trials of autonomous cargo transportation, while Sentair shared its experience with its Smart Ramp initiative, which involves the use of autonomous vehicles to operate the airport ramp.
In addition, the parties discussed automated passenger service processes and Fast Travel solutions, which are designed to shorten waiting times and optimize passenger flow through digitization and automation.
The collaboration takes place within the framework of the "Sister Airports" network, which includes six leading international airports, including Singapore Changi, Bangkok, Beijing and more, and works to promote innovation and knowledge sharing among the world's largest aviation centers.