Dr. Joachim Lang has been Director General of the German Aviation Association (BDL) since July 1, 2024.

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

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

Dirk Helf is responsible for the analysis of the economic significance of aviation, the development of the aviation market and the basic condition.

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.

Frank Penner is responsible for airline operations, aircraft engineering and flight safety.

Tamara Hartwich is responsible for topics such as safety in flight operations and unmanned aviation.

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

Sebastian Zurfähr is responsible for European Aviation Policy and is the contact person in Brussels for members and staff of the European Parliament and the European Commission, for our member companies and other trade associations.

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

Frederike Schantz is responsible for digital communication, particularly the maintenance and development of digital channels. Additionally, she is in charge of public relations.

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

Elisabeth Schnell is responsible for press relations on the topics of climate protection and issues relating to aviation security.