The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany.

Under the agreement, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany will explore opportunities to collaborate on initiatives to enhance cargo and passenger activity at both airports.

Efforts will include the formation of technical groups focused on sharing best practices in operations, technology, safety, sustainability and customer service.

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is one of the few airports in Germany with a 24-hour operating permit. Its central location between the cities of Frankfurt, Cologne and Luxembourg, makes it effective in serving major manufacturing and logistics areas across the European Union and provides air access to the Middle East and Asia.

Similarly, GSP's location in the southeast allows the airport to be a perfect entry to the U.S. and a transfer point between Europe, Mexico, Canada, and South America.

The airports plan to initially collaborate to expand air cargo opportunities between South Carolina and Rhineland-Palatinate through the expansion of existing lines of trade and the development of new cargo business between each airport.

"GSP and HHN have worked together on numerous successful air cargo projects over the years. Our teams were recently able to meet face-to-face and found that we shared similar challenges and opportunities," said Dave Edwards, president and CEO for the GSP Airport District.

"Agreeing to work together for the betterment of our airports and regions is an exciting next step in our relationship. We look forward to working with our new European airport partners."

Ruediger Franke, managing director and CEO of HHN, also welcomed the partnership. "We are delighted to formalize our partnership with GSP. This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision for growth and innovation."

"By combining our strengths and sharing best practices, we can create new opportunities for both passenger and cargo traffic between our regions and customers. We look forward to a fruitful and long-lasting relationship that benefits both airports and our respective regions," he said.

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is characterized by its 24-hour operating permit and short distances. All handling partners and authorities are also on site. In the first six months of 2025, Hahn Airport handled more than 50,000 tons, an increase of around 2.5% compared to the same period last year.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is served by eight major passenger airlines. The airport operates 24 hours daily, and is also a hub for air cargo, including flights regularly flown to and from China, Europe, Mexico, South America and points across the United States.