Liege Airport had an excellent year in 2025, with freight volumes increasing by 14% compared to 2024, reaching 1,324,579 tons. This is the strongest growth among the 10 largest European cargo airports. The trend is also upwards for cargo aircraft movements, with the airport recording 28,822 movements in its core business (+6%). December confirmed the upward trend in volumes, with 119,742 tons passing through the airport (up 16% from 103,217 tons in December 2024). Cargo aircraft movements also … [Read more...] about Liege Airport posts record cargo growth in 2025, strengthens position among Europe’s leading freight hubs
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Liege Airport announces first direct scheduled connection with Chongqing as Suparna Airlines launches new cargo route
Liege Airport announced the launch of a new scheduled cargo air service operated by Suparna Airlines, directly connecting Liege with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Starting January 5th, Suparna Airlines will operate regular scheduled flights between Chongqing and Liege, marking the first-ever direct air cargo connection between Liege Airport and Chongqing. This new route represents an important strategic addition to Liege Airport’s cargo network and establishes Chongqing as a key … [Read more...] about Liege Airport announces first direct scheduled connection with Chongqing as Suparna Airlines launches new cargo route
HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released air traffic statistics for November 2025. During the month, the airport handled 5.19 million passengers and 33,495 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 17.1% and 7.7%, respectively. Transfer/ transit passengers recorded a notable year-on-year increase of 50.9%. Cargo throughput grew to 486,000 tonnes, up 5.9% compared to November 2024. Both visitor and transfer/ transit passenger traffic experienced a double-digit year-on-year … [Read more...] about HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to China last week to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freight operations between China and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Jointly hosted by the UK Government and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the event was recognised by both Air China Cargo and the British Embassy as the airline’s highest profile route launch ceremony to date. Speaking to Air China Cargo representatives at the reception, Jules … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Maastricht Aachen Airport cleared for phytosanitary inspections
Maastricht Aachen Airport’s (MST) Cargo Terminal East has been reapproved as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). This means that flowers, fruit, vegetables, and plant-based products can enter the EU via the airport, and checks and inspections will continue at MST to verify that plant shipments do not contain harmful organisms and to ensure product quality. To maintain its certification, MST had to meet stringent NVWA … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport cleared for phytosanitary inspections
Clark International Airport Corporation stakes its claim as a regional logistics hub
The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is making strategic moves to position the Clark Civil Aviation Complex (CAC) as the Philippines’ next major cargo and logistics hub. Backed by a sweeping redevelopment of the 2,367-hectare estate, CIAC is accelerating infrastructure, estate management, and policy reform efforts to meet surging regional demand. “CIAC has re-strategised and refocused on estate management and airport infrastructure development to support CRK and transform … [Read more...] about Clark International Airport Corporation stakes its claim as a regional logistics hub
