Brussels Airport has achieved Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, an independent initiative by the Airport Council International (ACI) that evaluates and certifies airports based on their CO2 emissions. This makes Brussels Airport the first airport in Belgium to achieve the second-highest level of accreditation. Out of the 591 airports participating in the ACA system worldwide, Brussels Airport ranks among the 67 best-performing airports at Level 4+ or above … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport achieves Level 4+ in ACI EUROPE’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
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Changi Airport Group opens refurbished air logistics facility Changi Nexus One in Changi Airfreight Centre
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced the opening of Changi Nexus One, a refurbished air logistics facility within Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC) spanning close to 8,000 sqm of warehousing space. Strategically located with direct apron connectivity, Changi Nexus One is designed as a facility for two tenants, capable of expeditious cargo handling and will serve the special needs of air logistics players looking to expand their global airfreight operations through Singapore. This new facility will … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group opens refurbished air logistics facility Changi Nexus One in Changi Airfreight Centre
Fraport releases September 2024 traffic figures: Continued growth for passenger numbers and cargo volumes
Frankfurt Airport served some 5.8 million passengers in September 2024, a 1.2 percent increase on the same month in 2023. Domestic traffic grew by 1.3% and European traffic by 2.6%. In contrast, intercontinental traffic was slightly negative at minus 1.1%. The main reason for this was the Middle East crisis, which led to a decline of 27.8% in this region. The continued very dynamic growth to America and the Far East (China: 30.4%, Singapore: 19.9% and India 11.7%) was unable to compensate the … [Read more...] about Fraport releases September 2024 traffic figures: Continued growth for passenger numbers and cargo volumes
Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
In September 2024, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport has done even better than September 2023. LGG has been growing for 9 months in a row. In September 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 18% from September 2023 (2,267 vs. 1,920). Tonnage rose from 80,282 tons in September 2023 to 89,338 tons in September 2024, an 11% increase. At the international level, as explained by WorldACD: "The YoY increases in both tonnages and rates – in September, … [Read more...] about Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
New international certification for Vienna Airport: For safety reasons, the handling of air cargo shipments with lithium batteries is subject to particularly high requirements. Vienna International Airport has now received the CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its processes, infrastructure and trained staff. This step underlines Vienna Airport's commitment to meet the growing demand for high-quality handling services for these … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
Dubai Airports to grow its solar footprint to cut its carbon footprint
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Airports announced a landmark collaboration with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEWA, to … [Read more...] about Dubai Airports to grow its solar footprint to cut its carbon footprint