About 4.6 million passengers traveling via FRA in March – Increase of 7.8 percent year-on-year – Almost 300,000 passengers affected by industrial action – Growth of 10.3 percent across the Group FRA/gk-dh – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers in March 2024. Strikes on several days in March resulted in the cancellation of about 2,200 flights at FRA, disrupting the travel plans of almost 300,000 passengers. Despite the strikes, Frankfurt Airport saw traffic increase by … [Read more...] about Fraport Traffic Figures – March 2024: Passenger growth in Frankfurt impacted by strikes
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Cargo volumes continue to grow at Liege Airport
March 2024 confirms Liege Airport's excellent start to the year, with tonnage up 16 percent on March 2023. Over the month of March 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements rose by eight percent compared with the same period in 2023. Freight traffic rose by 16 percent (104,080 tons vs. 90,097 tons) in March 2024, and by more than 14 percent year-to-date in 2024. This increase in volumes outstrips the trend in global demand of 11 percent, as revealed by an analysis by Xeneta1. Cargo … [Read more...] about Cargo volumes continue to grow at Liege Airport
More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Almost 65,000 tons of cargo shipped In March, Brussels Airport again received more than 1.7 million passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared with March 2023. That was despite the slight negative impact of the temporary cancellation of flights to Israel and social unrest at some airlines. The total volume of transported cargo decreased slightly by two percent to almost 65,000 tonnes. Passengers: +9% compared to March 2023 In March, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,742,478 passengers, nine … [Read more...] about More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The award-winning airline extends its frequency to Luanda, Angola, to include the new route to Kinshasa, DRC DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling greater frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Air New Zealand tests hydrogen use at Wellington
Four New Zealand businesses have come together to try and use hydrogen in an aviation setting for the first time in Aotearoa, otherwise known as New Zealand. Air New Zealand, Wellington Airport, Toyota, and Hiringa Energy have joined forces to trial using hydrogen to charge the airline’s electric tugs and service vehicles over the next few weeks at Wellington Airport. The use of hydrogen on aircraft has already seen successful results overseas, and the airline said it wants to pioneer the … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand tests hydrogen use at Wellington
Incheon joins winning bid for Manila’s NAIA rehab project
Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on 16 February that it has secured the development and operation rights for Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, through a public-private-partnership (PPP) project. The development and operation project has a timeline of 25 years until 2049, with an estimated total cost of 4 trillion won (US$30 billion). During this time. Incheon will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the airport for the next 25 … [Read more...] about Incheon joins winning bid for Manila’s NAIA rehab project