The Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is targeted to be commissioned on 28 November 2024. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the operation of the existing South Runway and North Runway, the reconfigured Centre Runway, the associated taxiways and supporting … [Read more...] about Target commissioning date of three-runway system
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Aviation and pharmaceutical experts discuss current industry trends at Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Vienna 2024
Two top-class specialised events for the aviation sector were held at Vienna Airport from 22-24 October 2024, namely the second Vienna Cargo Day and the FlyPharma Conference. About 300 guests from the air cargo and pharmaceutical industries listened to the inspiring lectures and panel discussions. The focal points of the events were artificial intelligence and global market developments and innovations for air cargo and pharmaceutical handling. A special programme highlight was the exclusive … [Read more...] about Aviation and pharmaceutical experts discuss current industry trends at Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Vienna 2024
Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
Dubai International’s (DXB) work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it, as of September 2024, among the top 5% of participating airports worldwide to achieve this status. The “Transformation” certification is awarded to airports that realise absolute emissions reductions and drive systemic change with its stakeholders. In strategic alignment with … [Read more...] about Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q3 2024
Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.8 million passenger movements from July to September 2024, registering a year-on-year increase of 10.0%. This was 97.4% of the passenger movements recorded in the third quarter of 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 92,100 for the quarter, up 7.5% year-on-year. Among the regions, North Asia remained the forerunner this quarter, recording a growth of 27.0% and close to 50% more passenger traffic year-to-date compared to 2023. … [Read more...] about Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q3 2024
Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for September 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.06 million passengers and 29,595 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 22.4% and 22.3%, respectively. Cargo throughput increased to 414,000 tonnes, up 10.2% compared to September 2023. Passenger traffic maintained its steady recovery in September. All passenger segments, including Hong Kong residents and visitors as … [Read more...] about Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Brussels Airport achieves Level 4+ in ACI EUROPE’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
Brussels Airport has achieved Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, an independent initiative by the Airport Council International (ACI) that evaluates and certifies airports based on their CO2 emissions. This makes Brussels Airport the first airport in Belgium to achieve the second-highest level of accreditation. Out of the 591 airports participating in the ACA system worldwide, Brussels Airport ranks among the 67 best-performing airports at Level 4+ or above … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport achieves Level 4+ in ACI EUROPE’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
