Singapore Changi Airport registered a 9.8% increase in airfreight throughput to 183,560 tonnes, during September 2017, while aircraft movements rose 4.0% to 30,490 landings and takeoffs. This included the 4.93 million passenger movements, a 7.5% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements were 3.4% higher at 277,370 landings and takeoffs, while 1.56 million tonnes of airfreight throughput was shipped through Changi during the nine months, rising 8.1% year-on-year. Among Changi’s top … [Read more...] about Singapore Changi Airport operating indicators
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35 more airports are carbon neutral
According to ACI World & Africa Annual General Assembly (WAGA), the global airport industry issued an update on the progress it has been making in addressing its CO2 emissions, through the independent and voluntary global certification programme, Airport Carbon Accreditation. Airports Council International also released the annual report for Airport Carbon Accreditation (covering the period May 2016 to May 2017), showing how the global airport industry is delivering on its commitment to … [Read more...] about 35 more airports are carbon neutral
Huawei partners Dubai Airports to build smart airport
A cargo vessel loaded with commodities manufactured in China departed from Shenzhen for Dubai, a city on the southeast coast of the Arabian Gulf and an important stop on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The commodities were mainly sci-tech products including computers and mobile phones, instead of the silk, chinaware, and tea exported to countries and regions along the ancient Silk Road thousands of years ago. There were also several containers with the Huawei logo loaded on the vessel. They … [Read more...] about Huawei partners Dubai Airports to build smart airport
Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighter has arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport to a grand water salute welcome in the presence of dignitaries, officials from Qatar Airways Cargo, Pittsburgh International Airport and media. The cargo carrier had launched Pittsburgh as its 13th freighter destination in the Americas. Historically known for its robust steel industry, the manufacturing sector in ‘Steel City’ Pittsburgh has diversified over the years, with … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport
Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that it has formalised the Pharma@Changi initiative, together with its partners from the air cargo supply chain. This new community will work towards the continuous strengthening of Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical air cargo. Together with CAG, the partner companies who signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are Bollore Logistics, CEVA logistics Singapore, DHL Global Forwarding, dnata Singapore, Expeditors Singapore, Global … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
St. Louis Lambert reports boom in charter activities
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) reported a boom in cargo charter activity in 2017. This year, the airport had witnessed a 30% increase in freight charters, compared with the same period in 2016. The average weight of cargo on flights has increased almost four-fold to 45,982 lbs (20,857 kgs). The mainstay of the charter flights has been the region’s thriving automotive and aerospace industries. In September, the airport also saw its two heaviest charter movements in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Lambert reports boom in charter activities