LIVE WEBINAR
Aircraft Stand Redesign Challenges
​at Frankfurt Airport
February 10
Frankfurt Airport is currently undertaking a major aircraft stand redesign project. This includes the analysis of over 200 aircraft stands, a 100 of which needs to be redesigned to some degree to meet EASA regulations.
 
We are joined by Airport Planners Luise Melzer and Tobias Pinzl from Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport. During the webinar Luise and Tobias will: 
  • Introduce the basics of aircraft stand planning
  • Talk about the planning approaches used during the project
  • Discuss challenges they faced along the way
  • Present selected planning examples step by step, from initial situation to final result

You will also learn about EASA regulations, as well as operational limits and ground handling processes that has to be taken into account when redesigning aircraft stands. At the end of the webinar, Tobias and Luise will open up the floor for any questions you might have regarding their presentation and the topic in general in a dedicated Q&A session.
Please note: This webinar has already been held. A recorded version is soon available.
Session 1 | February 10
8am GMT | 9am CET | 12pm GST
1.30pm IST | 4pm CST | 7pm AEDT
Session 2 | February 10
8am PST | 9am MST | 10am CST
11am EST | 1pm BRT | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET
About the presenters
Tobias Pinzl, Airport Planner, Fraport
Tobias graduated with a master’s degree in transportation engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. During his studies he specialized in aviation management and airport planning. working as an airport planner for Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport. Currently he is the responsible project manager for the redesign of aircraft stands at Frankfurt Airport. 
Luise Melzer, Airport Planner, Fraport
Luise studied civil engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt and graduated in the subjects of solid construction, geotechnics and traffic planning. Since 2006 she’s working at Frankfurt Airport at the department for Airside Facilities. In her department they are responsible for planning, maintaining and building new infrastructure on the apron. She is currently supporting the redesign project.