The strategic competitive advantages of Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding are:

• Efficient and economic holding structure for several locations
• 365-day 24-hour operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport
• Intermodal transport facilities rail, road and air
• Availability of project development areas as well as assistance with establishing businesses at both locations
• Planning reliability and long-term benefits thanks to the support of public authorities

The world-wide air traffic market will continue to grow with outstanding rates: during the next 15 years the number of passengers is expected to rise by 3.4 per cent each year, according to Airports Council International (ACI, ACI Worldwide and Regional Forecasts, Airport traffic 2002-2020, April 2003).

The air cargo market also promises considerable further expansion at growth rates of 6 per cent on average during the foreseeable future (IATA, IATA International Cargo and Passenger Forecasts 2004-2008, December 2004).