The German government sees the location as an important part of the German export economy and has therefore anchored the expansion of landing rights for cargo aircraft at the airport in the coalition agreement. In addition to the ongoing expansion of the infrastructure, Leipzig/Halle already offers attractive framework conditions for certain market segments such as e-commerce. These include, in particular, fast processes and a permanent customs clearance service.

Despite the good conditions, however, growth is being hampered by less attractive framework conditions for the air freight industry in Germany as a whole. For example, many German locations suffer from night flight bans or the sluggish implementation of EU requirements, such as customs or security regulations. In Western Europe, however, there are enough airport locations that are far less restricted when it comes to night flights, for example.

"Special national rules are still hampering the development of air freight in Germany. The freight of the German export industry is transported across borders by truck and flown from there at more favorable conditions. This is why the ACD is calling for uniform EU rules for air freight. This could significantly increase freight volumes from Leipzig/Halle and other German locations," says Prof. Dr. Christopher Stoller, President of the ACD.
Götz Ahmelmann has been accepted as a personal new member of the nationwide Aircargo Club and sees it as an important platform for air freight traffic in Germany.