Hamad International Airport (HIA) accomplished a new record of passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2016, handling 37.3 million passengers and 245,800 landings and take-offs. This outstanding performance represents an increase of 20.5 percent and 15.8 percent respectively. On the cargo front, airfreight [cargo and mail] also grew by 20.8 percent reaching a new high of 1.7 million tonnes for the year. During 2016, HIA invested in increasing its capacity, improving … [Read more...] about Record 37.3 million passengers welcomed at Hamad International Airport in 2016
Airports
Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways on 6 February 2017, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – Waitangi Day. As the first Qatar Airways flight touched down on the North Island of New Zealand, just after sunrise – a new chapter in the airline’s history began. Celebrations to commemorate the launch of the world’s longest commercial flight, which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways launches the world’s longest flight on new Auckland service
Mumbai International Airport joins Pharma.Aero initiative
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) proudly announce their partnership in the recently launched Pharma.Aero initiative focused on improving pharma handling and quality in the air cargo industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally inked during the first edition of Pharma Logistics Summit, organised by Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) held in Mumbai on 2 February 2017. With the signing of this deal, MIAL is the first airport … [Read more...] about Mumbai International Airport joins Pharma.Aero initiative
Record volumes of 1.66 million tons flown through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2016
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ended 2016 with a record total flown cargo throughput of 1.66 million tonnes, up 2.5% on 2015. Europe’s third largest air cargo hub had a strong end to the year, with December figures up 10.4% on the same month in 2015 at 149,000 tonnes. Cargo throughput until November was up 1.8% year-on-year, with figures for January to November of 1.51 million tonnes. “We have launched a number of initiatives to enhance the experience of our pharmaceutical, … [Read more...] about Record volumes of 1.66 million tons flown through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2016
Andhra Pradesh set to become a regional aviation hub
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was set to emerge as a regional aviation hub, after Vijayawada Airport registered 73 per cent growth last year. The two other airports in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati are also witnessing growth. Naidu also spoke about the Ministry of Civil Aviation agreeing in-principle to construct a permanent terminal in Vijayawada and convert the existing one to a cargo hub. He has requested civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to … [Read more...] about Andhra Pradesh set to become a regional aviation hub
S.F. Express to build Asia’s largest air freight hub in China
Chinese private logistics giant S.F. Express Co Ltd has pledged to build the busiest air cargo hub in Asia, reaching areas accounting for 80% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product within two hours, including major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. The firm said it would construct an airport in Ezhou city, Hubei province in central China, that could handle more than 2.6 million tonnes of freight and 1.5 million passengers by 2025. The airport would be the fourth busiest in the … [Read more...] about S.F. Express to build Asia’s largest air freight hub in China