Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport has a second managing director in Ulrich Heppe. He succeeds Arina Freitag, who left the company at her own request. Heppe took up his new position on Tuesday.

“Air traffic is facing major challenges and has to cope with the serious consequences of the corona pandemic. At the STR, we expect a strong catch-up effect for air travel, for which we have to prepare ourselves operationally and organizationally. I look forward to tackling this demanding task together with all FSG employees," says Ulrich Heppe.

The long-time managing director Walter Schoefer will continue to be at the helm of Stuttgart Airport. He is responsible for the non-aviation business and acts as spokesman for the management and labor director.

“I am delighted to welcome Ulrich Heppe, an airport manager with international experience. In addition to all the current challenges, we must also achieve zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2. Together we want to tackle the upcoming tasks on the way to making the state airport one of the most efficient and sustainable airports in Europe," explains Schoefer.