Brussels Airport Company is signing up to the Flemish Government’s Circular Procurement Green Deal. This implies that, over the coming two years, the airport operator undertakes – where possible –to procure high-quality raw materials, equipment or products that can be recycled after use. Brussels Airport has invested heavily in renewable materials and energy in recent years. Brussels Airport Company has long been committed to improving its environmental and energy performance, as … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport signs Circular Procurement Green Deal
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Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Liege Airport is further developing its relations with China. Air China Cargo has started a weekly flight between Liege Airport and Shanghai with a Boeing 777-200. This first weekly flight is a wonderful beginning, and they are targeting more weekly connections after the successful start up. Ground and cargo handling operations will be provided by LACHS. For Steven Verhasselt, VP Commercial Liege Airport, the arrival of the carrier opens additional opportunities for the booming … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo lands at Liege Airport
Virgin Atlantic Cargo introduces Seven times a day, Seven times a week
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now offering customers seven flights a day, seven times a week to and from New York, just in time to meet fast-growing customer demand to and from the U.S. In March and April, the airline saw its business from London - Heathrow to New York increase by 20% and 21% respectively on budget, while tonnage from the U.S. to the UK in March rose 3%, contributing towards Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s best overall month for three years. Now, Virgin Atlantic is … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo introduces Seven times a day, Seven times a week
Champ Cargosystems signs Blue Danube Airport Linz
Champ Cargosystems has signed blue danube airport linz (LNZ) for its “out-of-the-box” Cargospot Handling solution, allowing for a quick implementation. With a high breadth of functionality and automation, LNZ will be able to better serve their customers helping the airport to improve its operational efficiency. Currently handling 46,000 tonnes of cargo per year, LNZ is ranked as the second airport in Austria in terms of cargo throughput. “We are confident CHAMP will … [Read more...] about Champ Cargosystems signs Blue Danube Airport Linz
HIA successfully completes full-scale emergency exercise
Hamad International Airport (HIA) successfully conducted its Emergency Exercise ‘Delta Oryx 2017’ in May 2017 in Doha. The full-scale emergency exercise, which is held by the airport every two years to test the activation and functionality of its emergency facilities, was conducted in coordination with more than 28 government agencies, stakeholders and partners including Qatar Airways. Delta Oryx 2017 was the first HIA emergency exercise that placed focus on testing the airport’s … [Read more...] about HIA successfully completes full-scale emergency exercise
Co-Innovation from Huawei and Hamad International Airport
Huawei and Hamad International Airport (HIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing a strategic partnership to enable the airport's digital transformation. The MoU provides a broad framework for collaboration between HIA and Huawei for co-creation of innovative concepts, prototypes and solutions using cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the areas of IoT and autonomous machines, to address real business challenges and opportunities. The objective is to … [Read more...] about Co-Innovation from Huawei and Hamad International Airport