Office

Matthias von Randow has been executive director of the German Aviation Association (BDL) since July 1, 2011.

Sebastian Dreyer is responsible for governmental and parliamentary relations, the establishment and maintenance of professional contacts with ministries, authorities and parliaments. He also coordinates some of the policy priority areas, in particular European policy and consumer policy.

As Head of Flight Operations, Technology and Safety, Tamara Hartwich is responsible for topics such as safety in flight operations and unmanned aviation.

As Head of Legal, Dr. Lars Hoppe is responsible for matters concerning air traffic law, consumer rights and general aviation legislation.

Wolf-Dietrich Kindt looks after matters relating to noise control and environmental and climate protection.

Kevin Feld is project manager for climate protection and the aircraft noise portal.

As Head of Economics, Norbert Lübben is responsible for the analysis of the economic significance of aviation, the development of the aviation market and the basic condition.

Christian Schäfer is responsible for issues relating to aviation security, such as security controls, airport security and security checks.

As Head of Infrastructure, Ralf Seeliger is responsible for topics such as the digitalisation and automation of travel, airfreight and apron processes, the further development of European air traffic control (regulatory framework and increasing efficiency) as well as needs-based airport infrastructure. In addition, he coordinates the topic of air freight at the BDL office.

Julia Fohmann-Gerber is responsible for press relations on the topics of climate protection, aviation policy, issues relating to aviation security and unmanned aviation.

Alexander Klay is responsible for press relations on the topics of economics and traffic development, infrastructure and air freight.

Carola Scheffler is responsible for press relations on the topics of consumers, noise mitigation in air traffic and safety in flight operations, as well as event management.

Tim Bornkessel is responsible for press and social media monitoring and the development of the online content and marketing strategy.