Group turnover at Flughafen D?sseldorf GmbH rose by almost 12% from E.337.3m ($459m) in 2005 to E.377.1m ($513.2m) in 2006 and non-aviation turnover rose from E.88m to E.99m ($119.7m to $134.7m) over the same period.

Christoph Blume, management spokesman said: ?The positive results demonstrate the success of our strategy of consistently orienting the airport group toward the competition situation and also continuing to strategically develop business fields outside of the area of classic aviation.?
A record total of 16.6m passengers used D?sseldorf in 2006, with intercontinental traffic once again one of the most important growth areas. More than 1.6m passengers travelled by means of international connections – more than 11% more than in 2005. Thomas Schnalke, Business Manager said: ?The proceeds from the operation of the airport were increased by 12% in 2006 to around E.261m ($355.2m). In 2005, we had 15.5m passengers, resulting in aviation proceeds of E.230m.?
But interestingly Blume added: ?Company success can no longer be generated solely through an increase in traffic. Rather, the focus is on the consistent expansion of profitable business activities and efficient company structures and strict discipline with regard to costs.?
Commenting on the non-aviation segment, Schnalke said: ?In the 2006 business year, D?sseldorf International also consistently pushed the expansion of the respective business activities. Once again, an increase in turnover proceeds was generated in the non-aviation segment: around E.99m ($134.7m) turnover was created [Much by resident travel retailer Gebr. Heinemann-Ed]. In 2005, this was only E.88m ($119.7m). We will continue to expand the palette, develop new products, and orient ourselves toward the needs of the customers.?