The second strategy pillar emphasizes that Frankfurt's position as an international aviation hub must be maintained and enhanced vis-à-vis its European competitors. Growth at Frankfurt encompasses:
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increasing capacity of the existing runway system
- transferring short-haul flights to the rail
(see also "intermodality") - new air traffic control technologies
- new taxiing guidance systems
- capacity optimization via DMAN
(Departure Management System)
- transferring short-haul flights to the rail
- expanding the runway system by building a new runway
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accelerating real estate development/development of Frankfurt Airport City
- making real estate the second core business pillar in addition to flight operations
- developing FRA into an independent business location (Frankfurt Airport City)
- major projects in the next few years will include:
the Mönchhof site, Airrail Center, Gateway Gardens
- expanding retail space
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- as part of the modification and expansion of T1
- as part of the airport expansion further retail areas will be created in Terminal 3
- intermodality
