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EFM – The aircraft towing and de-icing experts

EFM has specialized in aircraft moving (pushback and towing), de-icing and air conditioning services since 1992. Each year, our 160 tractor drivers and de-icers move more than 200,000 aircraft and carry out up to 15,000 de-icing operations. As a subsidiary of Lufthansa and Flughafen München GmbH we treat quality and the satisfaction of our customers as our top priority while strictly limiting the environmental impact of our operations.

We also share our expertise with other groundhandling companies, airports and airlines. We provide training, act as consultants and offer technical support.

EFM was formed more than 30 years ago. Since then it has become a fixed feature of operations at Munich Airport, providing reliable performance for its customers and partners at all times. In the de-icing segment we have an excellent world-wide reputation. This is reflected in the many customers and colleagues from all over the globe who visit us to learn about our unique de-icing system, the only one of its kind on this scale anywhere in the world.

Our profile is defined by our customer-oriented approach, flexibility, qualified and motivated staff, the use of new equipment and technologies to ensure economical operations and the highest safety standards, and a commitment to protect the environment. Emblematic of our approach are our quality management system according to ISO 9001 and our environmental management system, which is certified according to EMAS and ISO 14001.

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Jörg Abel EFM

Jörg Abel

Managing director of EFM - Gesellschaft für Enteisen und Flugzeugschleppen am Flughafen München mbH

Pushback and Towing

  • Walkout
  • Single Man Pushback
  • Repositioning operations
  • Maintenance towing operations

Deicing and Air Conditioning

Towing and de-icing

  • Safe, speedy, economical and environmentally friendly aircraft de-icing
  • De-icing just before take-off with running engines
  • Special de-icing pads (remote areas)
  • Recycling of used de-icing fluids
  • De-icing of turbine blades and propellers
  • Air conditioning of aircraft’s interior

Training and Consulting

Pushing A380 from Emirates

  • Theoretical and practical training in German and English
  • Classroom training and onsite training
  • Training in a simulator for pushback and towing operations
  • Advice and technical consultation

100 Seconds - Knowledge to fly: Net Zero - Electric pusher

100 Seconds - Knowledge to fly: What happens when it snows?

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EFM – Gesellschaft für Enteisen und Flugzeugschleppen am Flughafen München mbH