Strong growth in passenger traffic and a continuing boom in airfreight lifted Munich Airport to yet another very successful year in 2015. Contrary to much of the world, the growth in airfreight was even more dynamic than in the passenger segment for the year with cargo tonnage up by 9.0 per cent to a new record level of over 336,000 tonnes. The number of aircraft movements increased by about 1.0 per cent to approximately 380,000. This trend is expected to gain momentum in 2016, based on slot … [Read more...] about Munich has best year in its history for both pax and cargo
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Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Brussels Airport remains locked down today after dual terrorist attacks struck BRU and the Maelbeek Metro station in the Belgium capital yesterday killing at least 30 and wounding more than 200. ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the three blasts. All flights - both passenger and cargo - have been cancelled until further notice the airport said in a statement. The airport will remain closed for at least today as police forensic personnel collect evidence and damage to the terminal is … [Read more...] about Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Dual hub strategy pays off for Cargolux
The Cargolux Group has ended the financial year (and 45th anniversary year) defying an environment of low yields, continued overcapacity and declining volumes, with record levels of tonnage, block hours and crucially, a net profit after tax of US$49 million. The company outperformed not only the market, but also its direct competitors in Europe who, in a number of cases, retired freighters or reduced their air cargo activities. “It is a sign of our company’s strength that, despite the energy … [Read more...] about Dual hub strategy pays off for Cargolux
DHL Express to invest €100 million for expansion at CDG
DHL Express France will invest €100 million in an automated sorting centre at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, the group said this week. "We will invest in a new fully automated sorting centre at Charles de Gaulle to deal with the increase in our order volume," said group CEO Michel Akavi. The project, under discussion for two years, will allow the German logistics group to quadruple the size of its sorting centre, which will increase from 5,000 sqm to 20,000 sqm and is expected to be … [Read more...] about DHL Express to invest €100 million for expansion at CDG
WCS faces up to industry challenges
“The air cargo industry has had a rollercoaster ride over the last decade. But the continued success of the World Cargo Symposium, culminating in a record attendance of over 1,100 delegates in Berlin this year, shows the commitment of the industry to share best practice and generate action plans to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges,” said Glyn Hughes, IATA’s global head of cargo. Discussions over four days at the WCS focused on the challenge of potentially disruptive new technologies … [Read more...] about WCS faces up to industry challenges
Advanced Air Support receives ISAGO at Paris-Le Bourget
Advanced Air Support has become the first ground handler at Paris-Le Bourget Airport to be awarded IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration, reinforcing its reputation for offering quality and safety ground handling services. The registration process took 18 months and required Advanced Air Support to ensure it had a comprehensive safety management system in place. “Before ISAGO registration we already had a strong quality system in place but we had to improve this and … [Read more...] about Advanced Air Support receives ISAGO at Paris-Le Bourget