The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to China last week to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freight operations between China and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Jointly hosted by the UK Government and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the event was recognised by both Air China Cargo and the British Embassy as the airline’s highest profile route launch ceremony to date. Speaking to Air China Cargo representatives at the reception, Jules … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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Maastricht Aachen Airport cleared for phytosanitary inspections
Maastricht Aachen Airport’s (MST) Cargo Terminal East has been reapproved as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). This means that flowers, fruit, vegetables, and plant-based products can enter the EU via the airport, and checks and inspections will continue at MST to verify that plant shipments do not contain harmful organisms and to ensure product quality. To maintain its certification, MST had to meet stringent NVWA … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport cleared for phytosanitary inspections
Clark International Airport Corporation stakes its claim as a regional logistics hub
The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is making strategic moves to position the Clark Civil Aviation Complex (CAC) as the Philippines’ next major cargo and logistics hub. Backed by a sweeping redevelopment of the 2,367-hectare estate, CIAC is accelerating infrastructure, estate management, and policy reform efforts to meet surging regional demand. “CIAC has re-strategised and refocused on estate management and airport infrastructure development to support CRK and transform … [Read more...] about Clark International Airport Corporation stakes its claim as a regional logistics hub
Frankfurt Airport cargo climbs 4.7% in November as global demand strengthens
In November 2025, some 4.8 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), an increase of 4.0 percent compared to November last year. With the fall school vacations in the neighbouring state of Bavaria extending into November, leisure destinations continued to see high demand, particularly Italy (up 16.4 percent), Greece (up 10.9 percent) and Spain (up 5.9 percent). In addition, traditional business destinations also registered high growth rates in November, notably Switzerland (up … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport cargo climbs 4.7% in November as global demand strengthens
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, the global cross-industry collaboration platform, is expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products. Internationally recognised as one of the world’s most influential air cargo hubs, Frankfurt Airport - operated by Fraport AG - offers extensive infrastructure, specialised capabilities, and a long-standing commitment to quality handling of temperature-sensitive … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics
Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has significantly increased its China operations as carrier Air China Cargo doubled its weekly freighter services from four to eight, and added Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), China, to its existing Guangzhou (CAN) service. The additional four flights to CTU, using an A330 freighter, commenced on 22nd November. “Air China Cargo's decision to double its flights from Prestwick is a strong vote of confidence in our team and our cargo capacity,” … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights
