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Hamburg Airport is currently experiencing a jet fuel shortage, prompting the airport association ADV to call for increased attention to the resilience of infrastructure for airport supply.
According to Ralph Beisel, the managing director of the airport association ADV, the current situation at Hamburg Airport serves as an example of the sensitive and complex logistics chains in aviation. The refueling of aircraft at the airport is exclusively carried out by airlines, their suppliers, and the operator of the fuel storage facility, Shell Aviation.
The initial quantities of jet fuel are expected to be delivered again from the afternoon. However, this shortage is currently affecting airliners at Hamburg Airport, and the airport is advising passengers to monitor their flight status and contact airlines or travel agents for rebooking or cancellation.
Lufthansa Group Airlines are not affected by the fuel shortage, with Lufthansa and Eurowings flights taking place without restriction. In case of the fuel shortage, aircraft are being refueled alternatively in Munich or Frankfurt.
Beisel sees the current shortage as an incentive to focus more on the resilience of preceding infrastructure for the supply of airports. The situation underscores the complexity of logistics in the aviation industry, with airports responsible for safe operations, but not privately organized supply structures.
The Heide refinery, which usually supplies Hamburg Airport, is experiencing an unexpected jet fuel supply shortage. The refinery spokesperson attributed the shortage to unforeseen circumstances.
Christian Kunsch, the CEO of Hamburg Airport, compared the situation to road traffic, stating that the operator of the highway is not responsible for the availability of gas stations at rest areas. He emphasised that airports are responsible for safe and reliable operations, not for privately organized supply structures like jet fuel delivery.
Beisel further suggests that the current shortage should serve as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the resilience of infrastructure for airport supply. He believes that the focus should be on the resilience of the supply chain for airports, particularly in regards to jet fuel.
The airport is not involved in the procurement, storage, sale, nor delivery of jet fuel or the refueling of aircraft. The current shortage at Hamburg Airport highlights the need for a focus on the resilience of the supply chain for airports, ensuring smooth operations and passenger travel.
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