Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 4.6 million passengers in March 2025. Passenger traffic during the month was impacted by a full-day strike on March 10, which led to an almost complete halt in flight operations and disrupted the travel plans of about 140,000 passengers. The reference month of March 2024 was also impacted by strikes, affecting as many as 300,000 passengers. However, the effect in March 2024 was mitigated by the earlier timing of the Easter holidays compared with this year. … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures March 2025: Passenger numbers in Frankfurt remain stable
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Turkish Cargo back at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Turkish Cargo has returned to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) with two weekly flights citing MST’s excellent ground handling and efficiency as key reasons why it has returned. The flights will transport flowers, other perishable goods and general cargo as MST’s certification as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) allows for goods to move faster through its customs, due to the strict security procedures and requirements in place. “Our specialized in-house cargo hub was chosen for its fast … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo back at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Brussels Airport Company awards new ground handling licences
At Brussels Airport, ground handling is provided by external service providers responsible for key services such as baggage handling and catering transport. As the licences in five categories of ground handling are set to expire at the end of October 2025, Brussels Airport launched a selection process in early 2024 to award new licences. Following this procedure, Brussels Airport Company has granted new licences for all restricted categories. These new licences will be valid for seven years. In … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport Company awards new ground handling licences
Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera International Airport
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub, and stimulate regional economic growth. Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group Mesfin Tasew Bekele signed the Letter of Intent with African Development Bank Vice … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera International Airport
Passenger traffic continues to grow in February with new daily peak during Chinese New Year at HKIA
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for February. During the month, traffic peaked on 2 February, which was within the Chinese New Year period, as HKIA handled about 195,000 passengers, reaching another new daily peak after the pandemic and indicating a return to the pre-pandemic peak level. For the full month, HKIA handled 4.5 million passengers, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.0%. Flight movements increased … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic continues to grow in February with new daily peak during Chinese New Year at HKIA
Brussels Airport welcomes over 1.5M passengers and transports nearly 60,000 tonnes of freight in February
In February, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.5 million passengers, down 1.6% from the same period last year. This is primarily due to February having one fewer day this year than in leap year 2024. The nationwide industrial action on 13 February also negatively affected passenger numbers. The total amount of transported cargo increased by 0.3% to reach almost 60,000 tonnes. Passenger numbers: -1.6% compared to February 2024 In February 2025, 1,528,190 passengers travelled via Brussels … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport welcomes over 1.5M passengers and transports nearly 60,000 tonnes of freight in February
