Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world’s busiest cargo hub, received several prestigious international accolades in recognition of its excellence in cargo services, innovations, and sustainability. At the 13th Payload Asia Awards held in Singapore, HKIA received two prestigious honours, including “Global Airport of the Year”, the top award in the airport category, and “Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year”. It is the fourth consecutive year that HKIA was honoured by Payload … [Read more...] about HKIA won top honours in renowned international air cargo awards
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Liege and Viracopos target new Europe–Brazil cargo connections
Liege Airport and Viracopos International Airport are establishing a commercial partnership to attract new freighter operations between Belgium and Brazil, bringing together complementary cargo networks and specialist handling capabilities to develop trade between Europe and South America. The airports are signing a memorandum of understanding at Air Cargo Forum Miami on 27 October 2026. The agreement records their mutual interest in developing the Liege–Viracopos corridor and strengthening … [Read more...] about Liege and Viracopos target new Europe–Brazil cargo connections
Challenge Group expands North American network with twice-weekly Chicago Rockford Service
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has announced that Challenge Group (Challenge) will launch twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights to the airport, beginning 4 November 2026. The new service will originate at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), India, connecting through Liège Airport (LGG), Belgium, before arriving at RFD. The service will also provide outbound connections from RFD via LGG, where Challenge’s network of approximately 1,500 truck movements per month … [Read more...] about Challenge Group expands North American network with twice-weekly Chicago Rockford Service
Western Sydney International Airport opens with cargo operations already underway
Australia’s first major international airport in more than half a century will officially open and see its inaugural flights take to the skies today, ushering in a bold new era of aviation for the nation. Welcoming its first passengers flying today with Jetstar, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is set to transform the way Sydney-siders travel domestically and abroad, substantially boosting capacity, creating greater choice, and delivering 24-hour connectivity. WSI … [Read more...] about Western Sydney International Airport opens with cargo operations already underway
Payload Asia Awards 2026: Vienna Airport named Europe’s Best Ground Handler for the third time
Triple Success for Vienna International Airport: Austria’s largest airport has once again been named “Ground Handler of the Year – Europe” at the prestigious Payload Asia Awards. Following wins in 2022 and 2025, this is the third time Vienna Airport has received this coveted title. This once again confirms the consistently high quality of service and reliability across all ground and cargo handling operations, even on an international level. The award was presented on October 19, 2026, during … [Read more...] about Payload Asia Awards 2026: Vienna Airport named Europe’s Best Ground Handler for the third time
Liege Airport moves over 10,000 tonnes of pharma cargo to Chicago in 2026
Scheduled pharmaceutical cargo traffic between CargoLand by LGG and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has reached over 10,000 tonnes since the launch of a fixed, regular schedule in early 2026. Frederic Brun, Vice President Sales & Marketing at LGG: “Year to date, we have moved over 10 000 tonnes of pharma to ORD. The demand grew rapidly because of the stable service and the stable operations we offer.” The corridor’s pharmaceutical traffic consists of shipments transferred to … [Read more...] about Liege Airport moves over 10,000 tonnes of pharma cargo to Chicago in 2026
