Chicago Rockford International Airport(RFD) has expanded its partnership with DSV following the launch of a new weekly freight service from Luxembourg (LUX), announced today at Air Cargo China in Shanghai. The new service builds on the successful launch of DSV's existing weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to RFD service, strengthening RFD's position within global supply chains linking Europe, Asia, and the Americas. "This expansion demonstrates the strength of our … [Read more...] about Chicago Rockford International Airport expands DSV partnership with new Luxembourg service
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San Francisco International Airport accelerates air cargo operations with advanced Lödige Industries technology
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is advancing a major expansion of its air cargo infrastructure through a more than $300 million investment. Designed to accommodate growing cargo volumes through advanced automation, the facility will enhance efficiency and further strengthen SFO’s position as a leading air cargo gateway on the U.S. West Coast. Lödige Industries, a global leader in cargo terminal technology, has been selected to equip the terminal with customised solutions for automated … [Read more...] about San Francisco International Airport accelerates air cargo operations with advanced Lödige Industries technology
Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Brussels Airport and Safran, a global leader in the aerospace industry, launched the construction of a more than 15,000 m² extension at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels site, which was inaugurated in 2024. This new facility will be dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules. Separately maintaining the different parts of an engine, each of which can consist of several thousand components, will help to speed up repairs and optimise operations. This project meets the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Passenger traffic at HKIA records double-digit growth in May
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth of air traffic in May. During the month, HKIA handled 5.34 million passengers and 33,655 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 10.2% and 3.6% respectively. Cargo volume increased to 435,000 tonnes with a 3.0% year-on-year growth during the month. Overall passenger growth in May was supported by a double-digit increase in transfer/transit passengers, followed by visitors. During the Chinese Mainland’s Labour Day “Golden … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic at HKIA records double-digit growth in May
Frankfurt Airport returns to passenger growth in May as holiday travel boosts demand
5.7 million travellers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in May. Supported by the timing of holidays and school vacation periods, the figures represented year-on-year passenger growth of 2.7 percent. In Europe traffic, destinations in Southern Europe saw particular increases. Meanwhile, destinations in the Far East, Africa, and Latin America were beneficiaries of long-haul growth. Cargo volumes fell by 1.3 percent in the reporting month, to 176,725 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport returns to passenger growth in May as holiday travel boosts demand
Glasgow Prestwick Airport signs Guangzhou agreement to strengthen China trade lanes
Glasgow Prestwick Airport(Prestwick) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to support stronger trade ties between China and the United Kingdom. The agreement, signed during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) North Asia Cargo Day in Guangzhou, China, follows a year in which Prestwick has expanded its role as a UK gateway for Asian e-commerce and high value exports, such as Scottish salmon and whisky. “This agreement … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport signs Guangzhou agreement to strengthen China trade lanes
