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and smaller carriers seeking tailor-made solutions without the rigid time slots, queuing, or multi-layered bureaucracy of larger platforms. “We are doing our best to provide tailor-made service even for last-minute charters,” Pauquet says.
Digital strategy In a sector buzzing with buzzwords—AI, blockchain, predictive logistics— XCR’s digital transformation efforts are refreshingly grounded in pragmatism. “Digitalisation will be the step for 2025–2026,” Pauquet says. “We will
work with a French company to monitor our ground operations.” The focus isn’t on tech for tech’s sake, but on delivering live timings and
accurate operational performance data to customers. “This will also be a tool for customers to have live timings and correct data
on the performance of the airport team,” he explains. For cargo management, XCR currently uses CargoSpot, one of the industry’s
standard platforms. “Let’s see what the next upgrade will be,” Pauquet says, hinting that further enhancement may come as digital tracking expectations rise. “The objective is to provide real-time status on shipments.”
Quiet but intentional Pauquet is keen to stress XCR’s move towards greener operations, even if the airport hasn’t launched a high-profile net-zero campaign. “All our forklifts are now electric,” he says. “In 2025, we decided to invest
in green GSE for crew transport and ramp operations, at least for our PAX flights.” Looking further ahead, photovoltaic projects are on the agenda. “For
2026 and beyond, we have several photovoltaic projects to power buildings, warehouses and electrify aircraft gates,” he says.
“The big advantage for the regional airport is to target the right market
and offer ‘premium’ tailor-made service combined with optimal rates to gain customer loyalty,” he adds. With an eye on intermodal connectivity, XCR is exploring how to expand its
road feeder services (RFS) and improve cargo access into and out of France. While Pauquet stays tight-lipped, he hints that a major announcement
could land soon. “Let’s hope that we will be able to announce very good news on the RFS side!” he says. “We are still in negotiation phases,” he says. “Fingers crossed!”
The airport will continue converting equipment to electric or hydrogen,
depending on market maturity. “We will continue to convert equipment to electric or hydrogen, depending on market availability,” Pauquet notes. “We all know that there are big players—LGG, FRA, CDG, AMS—with which
we cannot compete,” Pauquet says. “But there is also room for regional airports in Europe for dedicated trade lanes.” His pitch is simple: tailored service, faster turnarounds and smarter
pricing.
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