Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been recognized as "highly acclaimed" in the best international airport category of the "STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo". The award was presented to Fraport by the renowned "STAT Trade Times International" magazine on the occasion of the "Air Cargo Africa" international trade fair, which is currently being held in Johannesburg (South Africa). Frankfurt Airport had already been recognized as the best international freight … [Read more...] about Frankfurt airport receives "Excellence Award" in air cargo
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DHL and Gatwick open new waste management plant
Gatwick Airport and DHL Supply Chain formally open a new waste management plant, becoming the first airport in the world to turn airport waste, such as food and packaging, into energy onsite. DHL’s new £3.8million waste plant not only disposes of Category 1 waste safely onsite, but converts it and other organic waste into energy to heat Gatwick’s waste management site and power the site's water recovery system. The plant is set to save £1,000 in energy and waste management costs for … [Read more...] about DHL and Gatwick open new waste management plant
Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen joins Liege Airport
Liege Airport, the leading cargo airport in Europe, announced the appointment of Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen as vice president air services starting 1 May 2017. Luc Partoune, CEO of Liege Airport, praised Franz's qualifications and expects him to be a tremendous added value for the company. Franz has a huge experience in the air cargo business and a large expertise in the logistics services and customers relationship. He has acquired along his career a deep respect and … [Read more...] about Franz Heuckeroth van Hessen joins Liege Airport
ANTONOV Airlines transports giant helicopter from its new UK headquarters
ANTONOV Airlines has carried out its first charter operation from its new UK headquarters at London Stansted Airport using machinery, which it designed to speed up loading of a giant helicopter. The cargo, a British-manufactured helicopter measuring almost 4.4 metres high, travelled from the UK to Southeast Asia on one of the airline’s seven AN-124-100 freighters. It was loaded at the Diamond Hanger at London Stansted Airport, the new UK home of ANTONOV … [Read more...] about ANTONOV Airlines transports giant helicopter from its new UK headquarters
South Africa’s largest airports amongst the ten most punctual in the world
Airports Company South Africa recently achieved a historic milestone where three of its international gateways have been ranked amongst the ten most punctual airports in the world. This is according to OAG Aviation Worldwide, a UK-based agency that runs the annual Punctuality League which monitors on-time performance amongst airlines and airports globally. O.R. Tambo International Airport achieved eighth place in the Large Airport category, Cape Town International Airport was ranked in sixth … [Read more...] about South Africa’s largest airports amongst the ten most punctual in the world
BLR Airport traffic in 2016
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced its annual traffic figures for the year 2016, highlighting the impressive traffic growth the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) recorded in the past year. The airport clocked 22.18 million passengers marking an overall traffic growth of 22.5 percent. Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) witnessed an increase of 19.9 percent, with the airport now connecting 45 airlines to 66 destinations in India and globally. On an average … [Read more...] about BLR Airport traffic in 2016