In July, Brussels Airport welcomed around 2.6 million travellers, an increase of 2.8% compared to July 2025. This was the highest monthly passenger figure recorded since 2019. The start of the summer holidays traditionally brings a strong peak in departing traffic. Cargo volumes, meanwhile, fell by 3.2% to a total of around 67,000 tonnes. 92,000 travellers on the busiest day of the summer holidays In July, 2,577,710 passengers travelled via Brussels Airport. The busiest day was 20 July, with … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport handles 67,000 tonnes of cargo in July as passenger traffic hits 2019 high
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Fraport reports July growth in Frankfurt passenger traffic and cargo volumes
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 6.2 million passengers in July 2026 – an increase of 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year. During the peak summer travel period, holiday destinations in Southern Europe saw particularly strong demand, notably Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia. On long-haul routes, traffic to destinations in Israel, China and Brazil increased noticeably. Strong demand was also recorded for destinations in Africa, particularly Kenya and South Africa. Aircraft … [Read more...] about Fraport reports July growth in Frankfurt passenger traffic and cargo volumes
Chicago Rockford International Airports expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale International
Rich Sale International (Rich Sale) has launched charter flights carrying e-commerce cargo from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), China, to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Atlas Air will operate eight flights during August, followed by a twice-weekly scheduled service beginning in September. “China to North America is one of the largest lanes in air cargo, and e-commerce is its backbone right now,” said Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD. “We are creating the … [Read more...] about Chicago Rockford International Airports expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale International
Glasgow Prestwick Airport supports record-breaking National Airlines flight
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has supported National Airlines’ in completing its longest-ever cargo flight, transporting a critical aerospace component from PIK to Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia, for a grounded aircraft. The nearly 20-hour flight covering 9,849 miles drew on PIK’s unrestricted, round-the-clock operating environment, in-house cargo handling capabilities, and proximity to one of the Prestwick aerospace clusters. “Glasgow Prestwick combines unrestricted operations with … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport supports record-breaking National Airlines flight
Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q2 2026
Singapore Changi Airport registered 17.2 million passenger movements from April to June 2026 (Q2). This was 1.5% lower than the same period last year. Passenger traffic for the first half of 2026 remained positive, growing 0.4% year-on-year. For the quarter, aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, decreased by 1.3% year-on-year to 92,400. For the first half of 2026, aircraft movements totalled 188,000, similar to the same period last year. Traffic to and from Europe and … [Read more...] about Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q2 2026
Sydney’s 24-hour cargo precinct takes off at Western Sydney International
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off on 27 July from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said WSI’s state-of-the-art cargo hub will create opportunities for Greater … [Read more...] about Sydney’s 24-hour cargo precinct takes off at Western Sydney International
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