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
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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
Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary
Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of successful partnership. Since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 tons of air freight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution to the economic network between Austria and South Korea. On the occasion of this important milestone, the airport and the airline celebrated the long-standing cooperation with Sang Wook HAM, Ambassador of the Republic … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary
Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
The Qantas Group and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have strengthened their strategic partnership, with Qantas Freight signing on as the airport’s first freight airline to operate at its 24-hour Cargo Precinct. The precinct will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33 per cent upon opening and provide dedicated access via the upgraded Northern Road and proximity to growing freight and logistics centres at Kemps Creek and the Aerotropolis. As the … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
