In October 2024, approximately 5.7 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), up slightly (by 0.3 percent) from the corresponding month of 2023. During the fall school holidays in the German state of Hesse flights to warm-weather locations were in especially great demand. They included destinations in Greece, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. However, passenger volumes were still about 11.6 percent below the corresponding month of 2019.1 During the month under review, … [Read more...] about Passenger volumes hold steady at Frankfurt Airport for October 2024
Airports
Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village
In a landmark step toward advancing sustainable aviation, Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a strategic agreement at COP29. This cooperation embodies a shared vision and joint commitment to establish a certified green airport and cargo village in the Alat Free Economic Zone, supporting both ICAO’s and the Republic of Azerbaijan’s environmental sustainability goals. The collaboration aims to develop … [Read more...] about Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and ICAO sign strategic agreement at COP29 for green airport and cargo village
Liege Airport achieves strong growth in October, boosting cargo movements and tonnage
Liege Airport (LGG) reported a strong performance in October 2024, with notable increases in both cargo aircraft movements and tonnage handled, underscoring its resilience and adaptability in the global logistics market. Compared to October 2023, which saw 2,120 cargo aircraft movements, LGG recorded a 20% increase in October 2024, reaching 2,553 movements. “This growth reflects our airport’s strategic position and ongoing investments,” said Torsten Wefers, Vice President of Sales & … [Read more...] about Liege Airport achieves strong growth in October, boosting cargo movements and tonnage
Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport partner to develop air cargo traffic between Scotland and the US
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have signed a joint development agreement to promote cargo flights between the two locations. The partnership aims to strengthen the air cargo trade lane connecting PIK and RFD, and to facilitate the sharing of information between the airports, bolstering the air cargo pull factors to each. Both PIK and RFD run full-service operations 24/7, with no curfews and no night flying or handling restrictions, allowing … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport partner to develop air cargo traffic between Scotland and the US
Changi Airport to invest S$3 billion over next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub
Changi Airport Group (CAG) will invest S$3 billion over the next six years in Singapore Changi Airport Terminals 1 to 4 to improve services such as baggage handling, check-in, immigration and Skytrain connections between terminals, as well as to replace end-of-life systems to facilitate smoother passenger and airline experience. The investments will help Changi Airport stay competitive and meet rising demand for air travel before Terminal 5 is operational in the mid-2030s. Airport charges … [Read more...] about Changi Airport to invest S$3 billion over next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub
Target commissioning date of three-runway system
The Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is targeted to be commissioned on 28 November 2024. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the operation of the existing South Runway and North Runway, the reconfigured Centre Runway, the associated taxiways and supporting … [Read more...] about Target commissioning date of three-runway system
