Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted ISO 45001 certification to Swissport International following a comprehensive assessment of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This achievement underscores Swissport’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for its 60,000 employees worldwide. The company’s adherence to the highest occupational health and safety standards fosters a culture of prevention, risk … [Read more...] about Swissport reinforces safety commitment with ISO 45001 certification
Airports
Vienna Airport cargo handling soars with 17% growth in H1 2024
The positive growth trend in airfreight at Vienna Airport seen since the start of this year continued in the second quarter of 2024: Vienna Airport handled 141,118 tons of air cargo between January and the end of June. This represents a year-on-year growth of 20,861 tons or 17%. This level is also 4% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Pharma handling also continued to rise, with 1,825 tons or 8.2% more handled at the airport in the first half of the year. Cargo volumes also continued to increase … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport cargo handling soars with 17% growth in H1 2024
Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, HKIA handled around 4.8 million passengers, representing a 24.7% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 14.6% to 414,000 tonnes in July. Flight movements increased to 31,100, up 29.3% compared to July 2023. Passenger traffic has maintained the growth momentum in July as daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 28 July, HKIA … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the first airport in the country to operate a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Centralized Examination Station (CES) located on the secure side of an airport. This innovative setup, which previously has taken place outside of a secure airfield environment, expedites the direct transfer of cargo from airplanes to the CBP inspection facility, eliminating the need for additional transport and significantly enhancing efficiency and security. … [Read more...] about DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a 5-year license to provide ramp handling for aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4. The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of potential service providers’ operations, presence at JFK and in North America, financial status, safety record and processes, and service testimonials. WFS is already an … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
Fraport: Noticeable cargo increase in Frankfurt, passenger growth slowing in July
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 6.0 million passengers in July 2024 - an increase of 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year. The most popular destinations within Europe during July’s summer travel season included the Balearic Islands, Portugal and Italy. Meanwhile, long-haul traffic saw ongoing strong demand particularly to and from the U.S. In the Far East, traffic to and from China rebounded dynamically by 35.5 percent year-on-year. The passenger load factor, indicating the … [Read more...] about Fraport: Noticeable cargo increase in Frankfurt, passenger growth slowing in July