Some 4.8 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2026, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. The decline was primarily attributable to strikes at Lufthansa, called by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit, and the UFO union that represents cabin staff. The strikes took place over a total of six days, affecting approximately 500,000 passengers. Cargo volumes (comprising both airfreight and airmail) were also impacted by the strikes at … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
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Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Collaboration to develop Changi Airport as SF’s first overseas hub. This marks a significant milestone in SF’s international expansion plans and augments Changi Airport’s express cargo capacity and network. The five-year MoU is a strategic partnership that underscores SF’s long-term commitment to Singapore. It will deepen Singapore’s role as a value-creating air … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with SF Group on strategic cooperation to develop its first overseas hub in Changi Airport
Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope open new logistics building
Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope have inaugurated a new logistics building located in the cargo zone of Brussels Airport. The facility will serve as ConnexEurope’s Belgian headquarters and support its European operations. Formerly operating under the Comexas name, the company has been active at Brussels Airport since the 1990s and specialises in logistics flows between Europe and Africa, focusing on air freight, sea freight, customs, and transport. The new ConnexEurope site, realised by … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and ConnexEurope open new logistics building
Glasgow Prestwick Airport secures three new weekly Ethiopian Airlines e-commerce flights
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has secured three new weekly cargo flights with Ethiopian Airlines from Hong Kong. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, increasing e-commerce volumes. “These new flights mark a significant step in scaling Prestwick’s e-commerce operation, with Hong Kong now a key inbound gateway into our network,” said Ian Forgie, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport. “By introducing a purpose-built, fast-track cargo … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport secures three new weekly Ethiopian Airlines e-commerce flights
HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released its air traffic statistics for March 2026. During the month, the airport handled 5.74 million passengers and 34,100 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 19.6% and 2.7% respectively. In addition, Hong Kong secures four places in the global top ten busiest international airline routes announced in April 2026, led by the Hong Kong-Taipei route, which ranked first. The passenger growth was mainly driven by a double-digit increase … [Read more...] about HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
CargoLand by LGG targets Taiwan as a strategic gateway for semiconductor flows between Asia and Europe
CargoLand by LGG is positioning itself as Europe's preferred gateway for Taiwan's high-value cargo and is backing that ambition with action. Following a high-level mission to Taipei on March 24, bringing together public authorities, airlines, and logistics stakeholders, CargoLand reinforced its commitment to building structured, long-term connectivity between Taiwan and Europe, with a specific focus on semiconductors, high-tech goods, and resilient supply chains. CargoLand by LGG presented … [Read more...] about CargoLand by LGG targets Taiwan as a strategic gateway for semiconductor flows between Asia and Europe
