Transfer of Ownership at Laage Airport - Airport Authorities Remain Silent on Airport Operations Details
Rostock-Laage Airport, the largest commercial airport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is set for another ownership change after three and a half years. The Kolibri Group, a strategic investor from West Germany, has announced its intention to purchase the airport, following the previous ownership of Zeitfracht.
The Kolibri Group, which encompasses Zeitfracht, Zeitfracht Media, and the airline German Airways, will now take over the operations of the airport. The purchase, however, is subject to regulatory approvals. The exact purchase price has not been disclosed.
Before Zeitfracht, the airport was under the ownership of the RVV Rostocker Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-Holding GmbH, on behalf of the Hanseatic City of Rostock, the Rostock district, and the city of Laage. Zeitfracht acquired the airport in November 2021, marking a significant shift in the airport's ownership and operations.
Laage Airport, initially established as a military site, has been operated as a civilian regional airport by Rostock-Laage Airport GmbH since 1993. Over the years, the airport has seen a change in its requirements profile, particularly in terms of defense technology and environmental strategy.
The airport is now used both civically and militarily by the air force, reflecting this change in profile. Current flight operations involve airlines like ITA Airways for incoming flights and Corendon among others for outgoing flights.
The sale to the Kolibri Group will continue the transformation of Laage Airport. With the Kolibri Group's strategic investment, the airport is poised for further growth and development, aiming to serve the region more effectively and efficiently.
It's important to note that no recent information is available regarding an ownership change or a strategic investor from West Germany for Rostock Laage Airport beyond the Kolibri Group acquisition. For specific details on ownership changes or strategic investors, additional or more targeted sources would be needed.
This news marks an exciting chapter for Laage Airport and the region it serves, as it embarks on a new journey under the ownership of the Kolibri Group.
The Kolibri Group, with its focus on various ventures including German Airways, aims to incorporate vocational training programs within the airport's operations, fostering a community policy that encourages business growth and development. The strategic investment made by the Kolibri Group is expected to significantly contribute towards financing the future vocational training programs at the airport.
