Around 6.3 million passengers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in August. This was 0.3 percent lower than during the same month last year. Nevertheless, the August numbers set a new monthly record for 2026. The two busiest days so far in 2026 were also in August, with each day seeing more than 220,000 passengers. During the reporting month, cargo volumes (comprising airfreight and airmail) increased by 2.9 percent to 179,400 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements reduced by 4.6 … [Read more...] about Freight grows 2.9% at Frankfurt Airport in August as passenger traffic holds steady
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HKIA strengthens collaborations with Belt and Road countries with agreements signed with Turkish cargo carrier and Uzbekistan Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) further strengthened its cooperation with Belt and Road countries through two documents exchanged and signed at the Belt and Road Summit: a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchanged with a Turkish cargo airline to enhance air cargo connectivity and aviation cooperation, and an agreement to support the development project of Navoi International Airport in Uzbekistan. Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), … [Read more...] about HKIA strengthens collaborations with Belt and Road countries with agreements signed with Turkish cargo carrier and Uzbekistan Airport
DHL Global Forwarding to establish dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Changi Airport
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, announced today that DHL Global Forwarding Singapore will establish a dedicated healthcare logistics facility, the DHL Singapore Coldchain Hub, at Changi Nexus One in the Changi Airfreight Centre. Equipped with temperature-control capabilities and direct airside access, the facility will strengthen the handling of high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare and life sciences cargo … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding to establish dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Changi Airport
HKIA passenger traffic grows 8.4% in July despite 1.9% cargo decline
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.62 million passengers and 34,230 flight movements in July 2026, marking year-on-year increases of 8.4% and 1.7%, respectively. Overall passenger growth in July was primarily driven by a double-digit increase in transfer/transit passengers, with Hong Kong residents and visitors posting modest gains. Most markets expanded in July, while the decline in the Middle East continued to narrow. Over the first seven months of the year, passenger … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic grows 8.4% in July despite 1.9% cargo decline
AAHK signs MoU with Qatar Airways Cargo
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Airways Cargo in Hong Kong to strengthen connectivity between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Qatar Airways Cargo's global network, and deepen cooperation in aviation development. The signing of the MoU represents a further strengthened partnership between HKIA and Qatar Airways Cargo. The cargo carrier has continued to grow from strength to strength at HKIA, currently operating around 56 … [Read more...] about AAHK signs MoU with Qatar Airways Cargo
Air cargo volumes rise by 4 per cent at Liège Airport in July 2026
The introduction on 1st July 2026 of the new European customs regulations on e-commerce marked a turning point for the air cargo industry in Europe and, in particular, for operations at Liege Airport. This first month of implementation of the €3 flat-rate tax on small parcels led to an immediate reorganisation of e-commerce flows, whilst highlighting the resilience of Liege Airport’s multi-freight model. The introduction of this European tax measure has profoundly altered the structure of … [Read more...] about Air cargo volumes rise by 4 per cent at Liège Airport in July 2026
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