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
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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
Korean Air, Vienna Airport elevate cargo partnership
Vienna Airport and Korean Air signed an agreement on 21 February to expand their existing partnership in a bid to increase the air cargo traffic between the Austrian airport and Incheon Airport in South Korea. Plans include joint market initiatives and exchange of industry expertise, and the main objective is to meet the growing demand for air cargo services between Korea and Austria. Vienna serves as a cargo hub for goods to and from Asia, particularly those involved in … [Read more...] about Korean Air, Vienna Airport elevate cargo partnership
Philippines’ Clark airport makes pitch as aviation hub
Philippine delegates last week pitched the viability of Clark International Airport as an attractive regional hub for global aerospace and aviation companies. Airport developer Berthaphil is calling on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies to consider setting up at Clark, where SIA Engineering has already established its own airframe maintenance operations. Located 80 kilometres north of the capital Manila, the international airport can be accessed via the … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Clark airport makes pitch as aviation hub
