Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District Signs New Partnership Agreement with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District Signs New Partnership Agreement with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
GREER, S.C.- The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany. Under the agreement, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) located in Upstate South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany will explore opportunities to collaborate on initiatives to enhance passenger and air cargo activity at both airports. Efforts will include the formation of technical groups focused on sharing best practices in operations, technology, safety, sustainability and customer service.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is one of the few airports in Germany with a 24-hour operating permit. Thanks to its central location between the cities of Frankfurt, Cologne and Luxembourg, HHN can effectively serve major manufacturing and logistics areas across the European Union and provide air access to the Middle East and Asia. Similarly, GSP’s prime location in the southeast allows the airport to be a perfect entry to the U.S. and a transfer point between Europe, Mexico, Canada, and South America.
The airports plan to initially collaborate to expand air cargo opportunities between South Carolina and Rhineland-Palatinate through the expansion of existing lines of trade and the development of new cargo business between each airport.
“GSP and HHN have worked together on numerous successful air cargo projects over the years. Our teams were recently able to meet face-to-face and found that we shared similar challenges and opportunities. Agreeing to work together for the betterment of our airports and regions is an exciting next step in our relationship. We look forward to working with our new European airport partners”, said Dave Edwards, president and CEO for the GSP Airport District.
“We are delighted to formalize our partnership with GSP. This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision for growth and innovation. By combining our strengths and sharing best practices, we can create new opportunities for both passenger and cargo traffic between our regions and customers. We look forward to a fruitful and long-lasting relationship that benefits both airports and our respective regions,” said Ruediger Franke, Managing Director and CEO of HHN.
About Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is an important aviation location for passengers and freight, as
well a reliable partner for the industry. The airport is characterized by its 24-hour
operating permit and short distances. All handling partners and authorities are on site.
The length of the runway is 3,800 meters. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is located in the middle
of the "Blue Banana", one of the most important economic areas in Europe, which
stretches across Europe from Marseille via Switzerland, western Germany and Benelux to
London - which is particularly advantageous for the cargo sector. In the first six months
of 2025, Hahn Airport handled more than 50,000 tons, an increase of around 2.5 percent
compared to the same period last year. In 2024, TRIWO Hahn Airport served 1.9 million
passengers – an increase of 12 percent compared to 2023. TRIWO AG has been the
owner of the airport since May 2023.
About Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is served by eight major passenger
airlines transporting nearly three million passengers each year to their favorite
destinations. The airport operates 24 hours daily is also a hub for air cargo, including
flights regularly flown to and from China, Europe, Mexico, South America and points
across the United States. Named as the Best Airport in North America among airports
serving three to five million passengers for three consecutive years, GSP is an
exceptional gateway to the southeast U.S. and offers direct access to the fastest
growing region of the United States. Learn more at gspairport.com
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