Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) retained the top position as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2022, according to data released by Airports Council International (ACI) on 5 April. Whilst air cargo volumes in 2022 were estimated to slip 6.7 percent year over year no thanks to geopolitical tensions and supply chains, HKG handled 4.2 million tonnes of cargo for the year, sliding 16.4 percent year on year. Taking the second and third spots were Memphis Airport (MEM) and Anchorage … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport retains top cargo spot in 2022
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Brussels Airport eyes stake in DronePort
Brussels Airport wants a leading role in the development and application of innovative solutions using drones as it plans to buy a 30 percent stake in manned and unmanned aviation campus and incubator DronePort. The development of the facility, located at the former air force base of Sint-Truiden, started in 2013, and DronePort wants to stimulate research and innovation by creating an ‘ecosystem’ for the drone and advanced air mobility sector. This so-called ‘ecosystem’ will include both a … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport eyes stake in DronePort
Hong Kong shares expertise with Thai airport
An airport in Thailand has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HKIA Consultancy as the Thai airport looks to become a major international hub. Under the MoU’s framework, HKIA Consultancy will advise U-Tapao International Aviation or UTA on matters related to airport planning, operations, smart technology and commercial development. The move is part of the development project of U-Tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City near Bangkok, which is positioned to become a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong shares expertise with Thai airport
Fraport eyes decarbonisation, trials apron solution
Fraport AG Ground Services is testing an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor for its operations until the end of March 2023 as the company looks to ‘emphasize its role as a future-focused company.’ The aim of the trial, which will take several weeks, is to determine whether and under what conditions an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo operations on the apron. The electric vehicle will operate on an 8-km-long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. During … [Read more...] about Fraport eyes decarbonisation, trials apron solution
Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 2 March 2023 to augment the strategic partnership between the two airports in the area of air cargo development. Both airports will drive initiatives to enhance capabilities in pharmaceutical logistics, undertake studies and trials in the fields of digitalisation and sustainability and exchange information and best practices. The two airport groups have collaborated on various … [Read more...] about Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
inter-airport Southeast Asia starts next week
Asia’s premier airport exhibition and conference is returning to Singapore after a four-year hiatus with the 7th edition of inter-Airport Southeast Asia IASEA. The event, which has already sold out its exhibition space, will take place from 1 to 3 March at the Marina Bay Sands, featuring some of the world’s leading airport suppliers from 29 countries. It promises to showcase transformative airport equipment, technology, design, and services that are crucial in helping build, operate, and … [Read more...] about inter-airport Southeast Asia starts next week