Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for August 2024. During the month, HKIA handled about 4.92 million passengers, representing a 23.0% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 10.6% to 406,000 tonnes in August. Flight movements increased to 31,605, marking an increase of 26.1% compared to August 2023. In August 2024, daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 18 August, HKIA handled 174,600 … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
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Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
Challenge Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation at its hub in Liège—an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialized dolly sets a new industry benchmark with advanced shock-absorbing cushions that protect sensitive engines from tarmac vibrations. With a maximum capacity of 13,800 kg and flexible loading options for 16FT X-load, 20FT, and 10FT configurations, it … [Read more...] about Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
HIVA-KU Leuven presents first post-Covid labour market study on Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport remains one of the largest and most attractive employers in the country. This is confirmed by a new labour market study on Brussels Airport conducted by HIVA-KU Leuven. This first post-Covid trend analysis of the airport reveals that there are nearly 30,000 direct jobs in and around the airport, with 335 companies operating across 3 clusters and 18 sectors. Additionally, the airport generates 55,000 indirect jobs, making it not only a unique employment hub but also a powerful … [Read more...] about HIVA-KU Leuven presents first post-Covid labour market study on Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
Brussels Airport's growth trend in passenger traffic continued in August, with over 2.4 million passengers travelling through the airport (+7% vs. 2023). This figure is comparable to that for July. In total, the airport welcomed 4.9 million passengers in July and August, up 6% from the same period in 2023. In terms of cargo, the slight decline in August (-3% vs. 2023) was balanced by the 6% growth in July. "The results speak for themselves: this summer was a real success for Brussels Airport. … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Other months but the same trend for Liege Airport which recorded its eighth month of growth in a row. In August, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport did even better than in August 2023. In August 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 9% on August 2023 (2,152 vs. 1,970). And tonnage rose from 77,949 tons in August 2023 to 85,904 tons in August 2024, a 10% increase! E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in air transport, as Xeneta … [Read more...] about Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 6.1 million passengers in August 2024, a 3.7 percent increase on the same month last year. Supported by summer school vacations in Hesse and neighboring German states, FRA surpassed the 200,000 passenger mark on a total of 13 days across the month. By comparison, the 200,000 figure was exceeded on only five days in August 2023. Travel demand was particularly high for European holiday destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow