Airports

HK’s AAT volumes down only 3% in Oct

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Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) has announced it handled 51,380 tonnes of cargo in October, down 3 per cent year-on-year. Export cargo registered 36,093 tonnes, a decline of 3 per cent against same period last year. Import cargo volume for October was 14,930 tonnes, recording a decrease of 4 per cent from last year. Trans-shipment cargo volume was 357 tonnes, down 2 per cent. The cumulative tonnage throughput from January to October 2009 was 403,106 tonnes, representing a year-on-year … [Read more...] about HK’s AAT volumes down only 3% in Oct

Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time

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But the airport’s success is clearly more than simply lottery luck. And it’s no new-comer either, having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, means it has seen its share of turmoil and war – both hot and cold. And, in part this historical patina left Leipzig-Halle Airport blessed in many ways. Congestion-free, the airport boasts two 3.6 km runways that literally beckon traffic seven-days-a-week, 24-hours a day, offering vastly untapped landing and … [Read more...] about Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time

Incheon is moving on the fast track

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Northeast Asia’s main gateway Incheon airport wants to double its ground capacity until 2020, hence strengthening its position as one of the top ranking global hubs for cargo and passenger traffic alike. Today South Korea’s gateway is placed second in cargo tonnage (after leading Hong Kong) and twelfth in passenger traffic numbersworldwide. “Our natural advantage is that we are right in the middle of two huge markets – China and Japan,” stated … [Read more...] about Incheon is moving on the fast track

Hong Kong and Shanghai Airports in new JV

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Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai today for the establishment of the Shanghai Hong Kong Airport Management Co., Ltd (JV). The jointventure company is aimed at enhancing collaboration between and further develop the strengths of the airports in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the two said. Shanghai is the first Mainland city to have two international airports. Pudong Airport, an international hub airport with an … [Read more...] about Hong Kong and Shanghai Airports in new JV

ANA to boost Asia cargo ops using Naha airport

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All Nippon Airways is seeking to build a profitable Asian cargo business in two years using Naha Airport, with the planned flight operation due to begin Monday night, the company’s president said. The company will rely on the airport’s competitive advantage in the capital of Japan’s southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa stemming from its proximity to Asia, Shinichiro Ito said at a news conference. ANA’s ‘‘cargo … [Read more...] about ANA to boost Asia cargo ops using Naha airport

Cargo & pax declines moderate further at HK

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Cargo throughput in September at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) dropped 4.3 per cent year-onyear to 304,000 tonnes, while passenger throughput reached 3.5 million passenger trips in September 2009, 3.5 per cent below the same period in 2008. Air traffic movements recorded a decline of 8 per cent to 22,570. Declines in air traffic volumes have continued to narrow over the last three months, HKIA said. Noting that cargo volume has improved significantly from a drop of 22.9 per cent in … [Read more...] about Cargo & pax declines moderate further at HK