Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Air China Cargo have announced the start of a scheduled freighter service from Guangzhou, China, to Prestwick, Scotland as the first flight landed at PIK this morning. The new service commences with three flights per week, with the expectations this will grow over time and means there will be seven freighter flights per week between China and Glasgow Prestwick, Scotland, UK. “We are delighted to announce Air China Cargo has chosen Glasgow Prestwick … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo to set up its UK cargo hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future
€500 million is being invested in an unparalleled cargo infrastructure project at LGG. One that will redefine air cargo handling on all levels – digital, equipment, scope, size, multimodal, and sustainable. CargoLand, which will be fully completed by 2040, has been meticulously planned as the next generation in cargo hubs, and will position LGG in Europe’s top three cargo airports. LGG already has all the hallmarks of a leading cargo hub such as 24/7 operations, a strong cargo community, a … [Read more...] about Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future
China Cargo Airlines launches new B777F freighter service between Liege and Hefei
China Cargo Airlines has officially launched a new scheduled cargo route between Liege Airport (LGG), Belgium, and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), China, starting 23 May 2025. Operated with the modern Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), this new service strengthens the air freight corridor between Europe and Asia, providing increased capacity, efficiency, and reliability for cross-continental cargo movement. China Cargo Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, is one of China’s … [Read more...] about China Cargo Airlines launches new B777F freighter service between Liege and Hefei
Liege Airport rises in the ranks with cargo-first strategy, digital twin vision, and green ambitions
Liege Airport is on a serious upward trajectory, having handled more than a million tonnes of freight every year for the past five years, and growing. 2024 saw 1.17 million tonnes pass through the airport, and 2025 is set to exceed that by another 12%. And that is not all – the airport has ambitious plans regarding digitalisation, sustainability, and above all, creating a multimodal cargo paradise in the heart of Europe. Most airports in Europe and around the world are designed, first and … [Read more...] about Liege Airport rises in the ranks with cargo-first strategy, digital twin vision, and green ambitions
Glasgow Prestwick Airport begins first scheduled freighter services with China Southern Air Logistics
A new agreement between China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) will see scheduled cargo flights begin this month, starting at four flights a week and with plans to increase to a daily service. The agreement means the airport doubling its current scheduled freighter movements and has been described as a “game changer” by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Chief Executive Ian Forgie. “This is welcome news. The airport team have been working hard over the last 12 months to … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport begins first scheduled freighter services with China Southern Air Logistics
HKIA records traffic growth in April
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the April 2025 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Passenger traffic marked a new post-pandemic high on 20 April during the Easter holidays, when HKIA welcomed approximately 197,000 passengers. During the month, HKIA handled 5.19 million passengers, experiencing a year-on-year growth of 23.2%. The robust growth was attributed to the extended Easter holidays which began in mid-April and boosted traffic across all … [Read more...] about HKIA records traffic growth in April
