Brussels Airport remains one of the largest and most attractive employers in the country. This is confirmed by a new labour market study on Brussels Airport conducted by HIVA-KU Leuven. This first post-Covid trend analysis of the airport reveals that there are nearly 30,000 direct jobs in and around the airport, with 335 companies operating across 3 clusters and 18 sectors. Additionally, the airport generates 55,000 indirect jobs, making it not only a unique employment hub but also a powerful … [Read more...] about HIVA-KU Leuven presents first post-Covid labour market study on Brussels Airport
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Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
Brussels Airport's growth trend in passenger traffic continued in August, with over 2.4 million passengers travelling through the airport (+7% vs. 2023). This figure is comparable to that for July. In total, the airport welcomed 4.9 million passengers in July and August, up 6% from the same period in 2023. In terms of cargo, the slight decline in August (-3% vs. 2023) was balanced by the 6% growth in July. "The results speak for themselves: this summer was a real success for Brussels Airport. … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Other months but the same trend for Liege Airport which recorded its eighth month of growth in a row. In August, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport did even better than in August 2023. In August 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 9% on August 2023 (2,152 vs. 1,970). And tonnage rose from 77,949 tons in August 2023 to 85,904 tons in August 2024, a 10% increase! E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in air transport, as Xeneta … [Read more...] about Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 6.1 million passengers in August 2024, a 3.7 percent increase on the same month last year. Supported by summer school vacations in Hesse and neighboring German states, FRA surpassed the 200,000 passenger mark on a total of 13 days across the month. By comparison, the 200,000 figure was exceeded on only five days in August 2023. Travel demand was particularly high for European holiday destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – August 2024: Passenger numbers and cargo volumes continue to grow
LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly ship flowers from Ecuador to Europe, returning to Latin America with pharmaceuticals. Since March 2023, LATAM Cargo, the largest cargo airline group in Latin America, has been operating at Brussels Airport … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
Fraport divests stake in Delhi Airport
Fraport AG is selling its stake in Delhi Airport (DEL), India. Under the agreement signed on September 9, Fraport is selling its entire 10.0 percent stake in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) – the joint venture that operates the airport – to its majority owner GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited (GIL) for a price of USD 126 million. Fraport CEO Dr. Stefan Schulte said: “After a successful 18-year partnership driving impressive growth in Delhi, it’s time to start a new chapter. We … [Read more...] about Fraport divests stake in Delhi Airport
