Flughafen Wien AG knows certain investments need to be made in cargo and this time the airport operator is banking on Vienna Airport’s major potential as a central hub. Location-wise, the airport sits in the middle of Europe with around 20 countries reachable with a one-day drive. In this interview, Michael Zach, vice president for sales and finance, ground handling and cargo operations at Flughafen Wien AG, gives us a rundown of Vienna’s airport community, as it aims to take its fair share … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport exudes potential, stability in Europe
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Hong Kong holds ceremony for third runway
Press release The Third Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned today, marking a key milestone of the airport’s expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS). The commissioning ceremony, held at the new Integrated Airport Centre of HKIA, was officiated by Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Yin Zonghua, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s … [Read more...] about Hong Kong holds ceremony for third runway
Malaysia to test air cargo community system at KUL
Efforts are coming in all forms to support Malaysia’s competitiveness in its transport and logistics sectors as plans to introduce a platform that will connect stakeholders of Kuala Lumpur International Airport are underway. Air cargo software provider Kale Logistics Solutions and tech company Dagang NeXchange (DNeX), through its subsidiary Dagang Net, have signed a partnership agreement to introduce the Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) platform in Malaysia. The ACS is a neutral and … [Read more...] about Malaysia to test air cargo community system at KUL
Pharma.Aero locks in Middle East with new member
Abu Dhabi Airports has joined Pharma.Aero’s global network of manufacturers, certified cargo communities and airport operators, as a strategic member representing the Middle East. The collaboration with Pharma.Aero builds on Abu Dhabi’s growth as a global healthcare and life sciences hub, and the success of the HOPE Consortium. Abu Dhabi Airports is set to pursue major air cargo infrastructure expansion projects with a strong focus on products capable of efficiently handling time and … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero locks in Middle East with new member
New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
A new memorandum of understanding was officiated this week that aims to develop the aviation industry in the Greater Bay Area by leveraging the strengths of Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports and the bridge connecting the two cities and Macao (or the HZMB). Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Zhuhai Municipal Government signed the MoU on 9 November. Under the MoU’s framework, the key collaboration projects include the launch of passenger link services, development of international cargo business, … [Read more...] about New airport pact aims to boost GBA aviation
FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport
FedEx is bolstering logistics support for cross-border trade and e-commerce growth in Korea with the launch of a new gateway facility located at Incheon International Airport (ICN). The new Incheon Gateway spans 23,395 square meters, more than double the size of the previous facility, and is equipped with 78 conveyor belts and an advanced automated sortation system that can sort up to 12,000 packages per hour, doubling the previous sorting capacity. It also includes a 15,207-sqm warehouse … [Read more...] about FedEx unveils gateway facility at Incheon airport