Airports Council International (ACI) announced last week that Miami International Airport has earned the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), which recognises MIA’s verified dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its operational control and its commitment to expanding its climate goals and reduction targets. MIA will receive its accreditation certificate on September 9 at the 2024 ACI-North American Annual Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MIA is one … [Read more...] about Miami International Airport earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions
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Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators
Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to a year ago. This was 98.2% of passenger movements for the same period in 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 89,300 for the quarter, up 9.7% year-on-year, and was 94.5% compared to the second quarter of 2019. Changi Airport’s top five markets for the second quarter of 2024 were Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Australia and India. China saw … [Read more...] about Changi Airport reports robust growth in Q2 2024 operating indicators
Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.3 million passengers, representing a 29.1% growth, while flight movements saw a 32.3% increase to 29,590 compared to June 2023. Passenger traffic maintained a steady recovery in June. All passenger segments including Hong Kong residents and visitors, as well as transfer/transit passengers, experienced significant growth compared to … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
WFS signs up airside transport fleet for HVO biofuel trial at Heathrow Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on 1 July 2024, the trial Initially involves two of WFS’s airside transport vehicles. Based on the successful outcome of the trial, WFS will … [Read more...] about WFS signs up airside transport fleet for HVO biofuel trial at Heathrow Airport
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Raquel Regalado announce approval of $400+ million cargo facility at Miami International Airport
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, District 7, announced that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved to invest a minimum of $400 million in constructing a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport that will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and, when completed, will increase the airport’s total cargo capacity by at least 50% or potentially up to two million tons annually. Scheduled for … [Read more...] about Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Commissioner Raquel Regalado announce approval of $400+ million cargo facility at Miami International Airport
Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has introduced a new programme to provide incentives for airlines to open more routes and increase frequency of flights connecting to Hong Kong, with a view to further strengthening the position of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as an international aviation hub. Following the Early Bird Guaranteed Landing Charge Rebate Scheme which ended in March this year, AAHK launched the new Airport Network Development Programme (the Programme) in June 2024 after … [Read more...] about Incentive programme to encourage more flights at Hong Kong International Airport