Atting, Germany, January 2026 – Straubing-Wallmühle Airport (EDMS), an important regional airport in Lower Bavaria, and ALBATROSS, a developer and operator of integrated infrastructure for electrified regional aviation, are working together to transform the airport into a future-ready energy, mobility, and logistics hub. The project lays the foundation for a long-term, scalable energy concept aligned with the requirements of sustainable aviation to unlock the full economic potential of the location.
The collaboration with ALBATROSS builds on the airport’s existing sustainability initiatives. Straubing-Wallmühle already relies on climate-friendly heat supply through biomass based on wood chips. Additionally, a feasibility study is currently examining whether the production of BIO-SAF (biogenic Sustainable Aviation Fuel) can be realized directly on site. The partnership with ALBATROSS marks another important step in this development.
The collaboration involves developing a phased, modular concept that combines ground-mounted and rooftop photovoltaic systems with large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and dedicated charging infrastructure. The strategy aims to maximize self-consumption while simultaneously supporting the regional power grid. Unlike many generic grid connection requests that are currently massively overwhelming grid operators, the ALBATROSS concept is distinguished by its long-term orientation and the integration of aviation use cases. The specialist planners involved in the project already bring experience with grid-supportive storage systems that meet regulatory requirements and effectively relieve the local grid.
Straubing-Wallmühle Airport has a strong industrial ecosystem directly on site. With the companies “Piloten Service Rieger,” “DRF Maintenance,” and “Avionik Straubing,” established aviation players are present locally. Furthermore, MT Propeller, a world-leading manufacturer of aircraft propellers, is headquartered at the airport. The location in the Regensburg region offers ideal conditions for regional air mobility: BMW, Continental, Infineon, and Krones, numerous major companies from the automotive, semiconductor, and mechanical engineering industries, are located in the immediate vicinity. This industrial density creates a natural catchment area for business travel and connecting regional economic players to supra-regional destinations.
Furthermore, Flugplatz Straubing-Wallmühle GmbH is developing the “Technology Hub Sustainable Aviation,” an innovation and creative location for sustainable aviation companies. The hub offers office and workshop units as well as hangar space with direct connection to the airport infrastructure. With 30,000 flight movements per year, IFR approach and operations 360 days a year, and excellent transport connections via the A3 motorway and federal highways B20 and B8, the location creates ideal conditions for companies working on alternative propulsion technologies, electrification, or SAF.
“Regional air mobility will only emerge where airports create the right structural conditions early on. Our approach in Straubing is to develop the location strategically and holistically and position it as a platform for future mobility applications. That’s why, in addition to charging infrastructure for cars on the landside, we are also planning to procure a DC charging point and an AC charging point specifically for electric aircraft. This way, we create the conditions to enable electric regional air mobility at the location.”
— Florian Kindzorra, Managing Director of Flughafen Straubing-Wallmühle GmbH
Charging infrastructure is a central component of the collaboration. The plan includes installing AC charging points for local charging needs. In cooperation with charging infrastructure providers, ALBATROSS is developing a modularly expandable system that can grow with increasing demand.
The collaboration between ALBATROSS and Straubing-Wallmühle Airport is based on a long personal dialogue. At Aero Friedrichshafen 2024, Andreas Kupke, initiator and co-founder of ALBATROSS, and Florian Kindzorra first exchanged ideas with great resonance regarding the long-term vision for regional airports. This led to numerous discussions in which, together with other important voices in the industry, including Klaus-Jürgen Schwahn, Chairman of IDRF (Interest Group of Regional Airports), a viable concept was developed. The core result was a concept that allows private capital to be mobilized for airport infrastructure while safeguarding the long-term interests of the airport. The partnership and exclusive cooperation has since been continuously expanded in line with project progress.
Straubing-Wallmühle is also an active part of the “E-Flugstrecke Bayern“, a pilot project aimed at advancing the electrification of regional aviation in Bavaria. Together with the airports Hof-Plauen, Augsburg, Landshut, and Kempten-Durach, work is underway to establish initial charging infrastructure for electric aircraft. The project is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Construction, and Transport with 1.09 million euros and lays the foundation for a Bavaria-wide network of electrified airports.
“Straubing-Wallmühle Airport holds a central position in Bavaria, both geographically and strategically. With its active role in the “E-Flugstrecke Bayern”, the location is among the pioneers of electrification in regional aviation. The strong connection to industry in the Straubing, Regensburg, and Deggendorf region and the numerous companies directly on site offer ideal conditions to maximize self-consumption of locally generated energy.”
— Marius Wedemeyer, Co-founder and Managing Director of ALBATROSS Holding GmbH
Electric aircraft such as the Pipistrel Velis Electro or the Elektra Solar are already commercially available today and are suitable for training flights and short distances. Larger aircraft like the 9-seat Microliner from VAERIDION are expected to enter series production from 2030. However, the success of this new generation of aviation depends crucially on building comprehensive charging infrastructure at regional airports.
About Straubing-Wallmühle Airport
Straubing-Wallmühle Airport is a regional airport in the Free State of Bavaria with an instrument approach system. The location serves general as well as business and industrial aviation and hosts numerous resident companies. As an important component of the regional mobility and economic structure, the airport contributes to connecting the Lower Bavaria region.
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.
For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:
Florian Kindzorra
E-Mail: fk@airport-straubing.com
Phone: + 49 (0) 9429 61 36
Website: www.airport-straubing.com
Marius Wedemeyer
E-mail: mw@albatross-holding.com
Phone: +49 (0) 172 3071039
Website: www.albatross-holding.com
