Texan airport Dallas Fort Worth International has started a comprehensive redevelopment of the airport’s 19th Street cargo facility, which will enhance the air hub’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The 19th Street Cargo Redevelopment Project is slated for completion in late 2024 and will add approximately 350,000 square feet of new warehouse space and seven ADG VI (large cargo aircraft) parking positions. The project will continue DFW’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
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Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
Asiana Cargo started full cargo flights at Brussels airport on 22 April 1998, and this year it celebrates its 25th year at the Belgian air hub. Asiana Cargo flies from New York to Brussels Airport three times a week and then flies on to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. Known for its highly reliable and punctual operations, it provides an important link from Europe to Asia for the transport of machine parts and electronics, including high-sensitivity machines used to manufacture … [Read more...] about Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
Hong Kong airport retains top cargo spot in 2022
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
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
