Fraport Ground Services

Fraport Ground Services GmbH is responsible for the smooth handling of aircraft at Germany's largest airport, described by the company as the operational heart of the airport. Founded in 2003, it began as a personnel service provider for Fraport AG and since 2017 has been its wholly owned subsidiary. On 1 July 2017 it formed a joint operation with Fraport AG and FRA Vorfeldkontrolle GmbH to jointly provide aviation services, particularly ground handling. The company also performs winter service clearing runways and provides personnel for aircraft de-icing at Frankfurt Airport. Its portfolio includes baggage and aircraft handling for passenger and cargo aircraft, passenger, baggage and cargo transport, and technical services. As of October 2024 it had 5,000 employees.

Fraport Ground Services GmbH (formerly FraGround Fraport Ground Handling Professionals GmbH; previously APS) was founded in 2003. It initially served as a reliable personnel service provider for Fraport AG and since 2017 has been its indispensable partner and wholly owned subsidiary. On 1 July 2017, Fraport Ground Services GmbH, Fraport AG and FRA Vorfeldkontrolle GmbH formed a joint operation aimed at jointly providing aviation services, particularly ground handling. The company is also active in winter service clearing runways and provides personnel for aircraft de-icing at Frankfurt Airport. On 1 February 1950, ground services at Frankfurt Airport resumed operations after the Second World War; on 1 February 2025 the company celebrated 75 years of ground services. In October 2024 it reached 5,000 employees.

Operational heart of Germany's largest airport, responsible for smooth aircraft handling.

• Baggage and aircraft handling for passenger and cargo aircraft

• Passenger, baggage and cargo transport

• Technical services

• Winter service (runway clearing)

• Aircraft de-icing personnel

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