Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen and ALBATROSS Partner to Transform Airport into a Future-Ready Energy, Mobility & Logistics Hub
Friedrichshafen, Germany — 8 September 2025 — Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen, in partnership with ALBATROSS, is taking important steps towards a more sustainable and integrated future. Through a long-term collaboration, the airport is developing into a forward-looking Energy, Mobility & Logistics Hub, strengthening its role as a regional connector for innovation, clean energy, and smart infrastructure.
This partnership underlines the airport’s commitment to enhancing its economic resilience while aligning with future mobility and energy needs.
“The collaboration with ALBATROSS opens up new perspectives for Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen that go beyond traditional aviation,” said Detlef Schäfer-Carroll, Managing Director of Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen. “Together, we are developing infrastructure concepts that are both forward-looking and grounded in operational reality. This includes renewable energy production and storage that help us today and prepare us for the evolving needs of tomorrow’s aviation ecosystem.”
The partnership focuses on two key areas.
First, energy: planning is well underway for the installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The energy concept places a strong emphasis on environmental compatibility, with layouts designed to support biodiversity through wide row spacing and grass-friendly configurations. In addition, the integration of electrolyzers is being considered as a long-term option.
Second, mobility and logistics: the airport is evaluating the infrastructure needed to support electric and hydrogen-powered aviation, aircraft charging, and potential logistics services involving autonomous drones and digital infrastructure. Charging infrastructure plays a central role in this concept. Airside, the airport is preparing for future solutions for electric aircraft and support vehicles. Landside, the planning includes charging points for private vehicles as well as duty vehicles and logistics fleets, addressing both public use and operational needs.
Project progress has been steady. Photovoltaic infrastructure planning is well advanced, and technical coordination has yielded a positive outlook for grid integration. Collaborative workshops have also been conducted to model future regional mobility and logistics demand, helping to shape the long-term infrastructure development roadmap. Environmental considerations continue to play a central role, with site planning tailored to minimize land impact and maintain ecological compatibility.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in January 2025, formalizing the partnership between Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen and ALBATROSS. The collaboration is being developed in close consultation with airport leadership and key regional stakeholders.
“Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen has a very strong industrial base with large companies — yet remains underserved in terms of regional connectivity,” said Dr. Stefan Breunig, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ALBATROSS. “Our partnership is not only unlocking development potential for the airport, but also preparing the ground for a new generation of regional air mobility. This will strengthen the airport’s role as an economic driver and improve long-term productivity across the region.”
In the coming months, Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen and ALBATROSS will continue refining the integrated energy and infrastructure concept, deepening coordination with regional partners, and preparing the next phases of implementation. The partnership aims to position the airport as one of the leading examples of sustainable regional aviation — combining renewable energy, new mobility solutions, and long-term regional value creation.
About ALBATROSS
ALBATROSS develops, finances, and operates integrated infrastructure for energy, mobility, and logistics in partnership with regional airports. By combining renewable energy solutions, electrification strategies, and logistics innovation, ALBATROSS enables airports to remain vital economic drivers while preparing for the future of sustainable aviation. With offices in Hamburg and Munich, ALBATROSS is rapidly expanding its partner network across Germany and Europe.
About Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen
Located in the heart of the Lake Constance region, Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen is a key transportation gateway serving tourism, industry, and regional development. The airport continues to pursue a sustainability-focused strategy that strengthens its operational profile and supports the broader transition to climate-conscious regional aviation.