Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has secured three new weekly cargo flights with Ethiopian Airlines from Hong Kong. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, increasing e-commerce volumes. “These new flights mark a significant step in scaling Prestwick’s e-commerce operation, with Hong Kong now a key inbound gateway into our network,” said Ian Forgie, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport. “By introducing a purpose-built, fast-track cargo … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport secures three new weekly Ethiopian Airlines e-commerce flights
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HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released its air traffic statistics for March 2026. During the month, the airport handled 5.74 million passengers and 34,100 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 19.6% and 2.7% respectively. In addition, Hong Kong secures four places in the global top ten busiest international airline routes announced in April 2026, led by the Hong Kong-Taipei route, which ranked first. The passenger growth was mainly driven by a double-digit increase … [Read more...] about HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
CargoLand by LGG targets Taiwan as a strategic gateway for semiconductor flows between Asia and Europe
CargoLand by LGG is positioning itself as Europe's preferred gateway for Taiwan's high-value cargo and is backing that ambition with action. Following a high-level mission to Taipei on March 24, bringing together public authorities, airlines, and logistics stakeholders, CargoLand reinforced its commitment to building structured, long-term connectivity between Taiwan and Europe, with a specific focus on semiconductors, high-tech goods, and resilient supply chains. CargoLand by LGG presented … [Read more...] about CargoLand by LGG targets Taiwan as a strategic gateway for semiconductor flows between Asia and Europe
China Eastern Airlines launches first Vienna–Xi’an nonstop service
Vienna Airport is continuing to expand its connectivity to Asia: Yesterday, 20 April 2026, China Eastern Airlines inaugurated its first-ever service from Xi’an to Vienna. This marks the first-ever direct connection between the Austrian capital and one of China’s most captivating metropolitan centres, operated by one of the largest airlines in the People’s Republic of China. Known as one of China’s most important cultural and economic hubs, the historic imperial city of Xi’an is globally renowned … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines launches first Vienna–Xi’an nonstop service
Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost pharma supply chain between Brussels Airport and the United States
On 20 April, Brussels Airport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Airlines and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the state authority responsible for stimulating and supporting the development and expansion of Virginia's economy. The MoU aims to set up a dedicated pharmaceutical corridor between Brussels Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, creating aligned processes and a standardised flow between both airports. This partnership confirms … [Read more...] about Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost pharma supply chain between Brussels Airport and the United States
Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
Liege Airport reports a solid first quarter in 2026, confirming the momentum observed in 2025. Over the first three months of the year 2026, the cargo airport recorded significant growth both in aircraft movements (+7%) and transported volumes (+16%). For the month of March 2026 only, the aircraft movements increased by +9% and transported volumes by 11%. Between January and March 2026, Liege Airport handled 7,247 aircraft movements, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in … [Read more...] about Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
