Tom Blass reports on the progress of one of the latest symbols of German unity, Berlin Brandenburg International Airport.
BBI Airport: Ready for lift-off
Berlin's revival steps up a notch with the opening of a new international airport.
Originally published with the June/July 2010 issue of fDi Magazine
Sponsored by Berlin Partner. Reporting and editing carried out independently by fDi
Articles from this special report from Ready for lift-off
Lessening the impact
While BBI airport will create half the combined annual carbon emissions of Tegel, SchÖnefeld and Templehof airports, environmental efforts do not stop there, says Tom Blass .
Turbo boost
A new airport will further propel the fortunes of the Berlin-Brandenburg region’s clean technology and aerospace companies, writes Tom Blass .
Berlin moves on
Vital transport links, including BBI and the Hauptbahnhof station, have already attracted big-name businesses to set up operations in Berlin, reveals Tom Blass .
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