AOCC is the modern centrepiece of the airport

federal police, security service providers, handling companies and cargo operators are also represented in the new AOCC, bringing collaboration closer than ever before.

“The AOCC is the modern centrepiece of the airport. Collating all information and ensuring short decision-making paths guarantee that airport operations and processes are optimised and efficiently controlled – even, for example, during severe weather events,”

Thilo Schmid, Chairman of the Board of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH, said. Further goals of the AOCC include achieving more efficient processes and stability in operations,

Operational excellence for cargo carriers

On the cargo side, the airport has invested in numerous initiatives to enhance the operational processes and ensure safe, reliable and punctual handling of shipments. A dedicated operational excellence team manages all quality measures for cargo carriers and supervises the overall handling performance on site. This includes safeguarding an efficient and spoilagefree process for special cargo, such as pharmaceutical, perishables and dangerous goods.