Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released the October 2009 traffic figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport showing strong growth throughout 2009. ADAC recorded a seven per cent increase in passengers over the course of 2009, to-date, and during the month of October saw a 2.8 per cent increase in passengers and 24.3 per cent increase in cargo against the month of October last year. The ADAC noted this was in part due to the inaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009 event … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi records 24% cargo growth in Oct
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Double-digit growth at Dubai International
Dubai International continued to buck international trends registering double-digit year-on-year increases for both freight and passenger traffic during October. After nine months of modest cargo growth, Dubai International registered a double-digit increase in freight traffic for the first time in 13 months as volumes surged 17.7 per cent during October due largely to traffic generated by meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions that took place in Dubai. Dubai Airports Cargo handled … [Read more...] about Double-digit growth at Dubai International
HK’s AAT volumes down only 3% in Oct
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
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 take-off … [Read more...] about Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time
Incheon is moving on the fast track
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 Eun-Gi … [Read more...] about Incheon is moving on the fast track
Hong Kong and Shanghai Airports in new JV
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 extensive … [Read more...] about Hong Kong and Shanghai Airports in new JV
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