Vienna Airport is continuing to expand its connectivity to Asia: Yesterday, 20 April 2026, China Eastern Airlines inaugurated its first-ever service from Xi’an to Vienna. This marks the first-ever direct connection between the Austrian capital and one of China’s most captivating metropolitan centres, operated by one of the largest airlines in the People’s Republic of China. Known as one of China’s most important cultural and economic hubs, the historic imperial city of Xi’an is globally renowned … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines launches first Vienna–Xi’an nonstop service
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Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost pharma supply chain between Brussels Airport and the United States
On 20 April, Brussels Airport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Airlines and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the state authority responsible for stimulating and supporting the development and expansion of Virginia's economy. The MoU aims to set up a dedicated pharmaceutical corridor between Brussels Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, creating aligned processes and a standardised flow between both airports. This partnership confirms … [Read more...] about Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost pharma supply chain between Brussels Airport and the United States
Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
Liege Airport reports a solid first quarter in 2026, confirming the momentum observed in 2025. Over the first three months of the year 2026, the cargo airport recorded significant growth both in aircraft movements (+7%) and transported volumes (+16%). For the month of March 2026 only, the aircraft movements increased by +9% and transported volumes by 11%. Between January and March 2026, Liege Airport handled 7,247 aircraft movements, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in … [Read more...] about Liege Airport finishes the first quarter of 2026 with an air cargo growth of 11% in March
Changi Airport posts Q1 growth as passenger traffic and cargo volumes rise
Singapore Changi Airport registered 17.6 million passenger movements from January to March 2026 (Q1), a 2.3% increase year-on-year. Aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, totalled 95,300 for the quarter, up 1.4% compared to the same period last year. Passenger traffic for the quarter was driven by strong demand to and from North Asia and Europe, underpinning growth despite the impact from the Middle East geopolitical situation. In March 2026, passenger traffic between Singapore … [Read more...] about Changi Airport posts Q1 growth as passenger traffic and cargo volumes rise
Frankfurt Airport reports passenger and cargo growth in March 2026
Around 4.7 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in March 2026. Traffic in the reporting month saw year-on-year growth of 2.1 percent, despite extraordinary effects resulting from two strike days and the current geopolitical situation. Around 100,000 passengers at FRA were affected by Lufthansa strikes that took place in mid-March. The consequences of the Iran war led to a significant 68.6 percent fall in traffic bound for the Middle East during the reporting month. However, this … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport reports passenger and cargo growth in March 2026
HKIA named world’s busiest cargo airport in 2025: ACI
Full-year data for 2025 released by Airports Council International ranks Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as the busiest cargo airport in the world. With cargo throughput reaching 5.07 million tonnes during the year, HKIA has topped the global ranking for the 15th time since 2010. Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are greatly honoured to retain our position as the world’s busiest cargo airport. Thanks to the collective efforts of the … [Read more...] about HKIA named world’s busiest cargo airport in 2025: ACI
