March 2024 confirms Liege Airport's excellent start to the year, with tonnage up 16 percent on March 2023. Over the month of March 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements rose by eight percent compared with the same period in 2023. Freight traffic rose by 16 percent (104,080 tons vs. 90,097 tons) in March 2024, and by more than 14 percent year-to-date in 2024. This increase in volumes outstrips the trend in global demand of 11 percent, as revealed by an analysis by Xeneta1. Cargo … [Read more...] about Cargo volumes continue to grow at Liege Airport
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More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Almost 65,000 tons of cargo shipped In March, Brussels Airport again received more than 1.7 million passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared with March 2023. That was despite the slight negative impact of the temporary cancellation of flights to Israel and social unrest at some airlines. The total volume of transported cargo decreased slightly by two percent to almost 65,000 tonnes. Passengers: +9% compared to March 2023 In March, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,742,478 passengers, nine … [Read more...] about More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Embraer and ENAER announce cooperation agreement in Chile
The understanding between the companies covers the opening of a new service center and the manufacturing of parts for Embraer aircraft Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) today announced two industrial and services cooperation agreements involving the A-29 Super Tucano and the C-390 Millennium defense aircraft, as well as commercial aircraft. The cooperation will expand Embraer's network of suppliers and services in Chile and contribute to the integration of the … [Read more...] about Embraer and ENAER announce cooperation agreement in Chile
Budapest Airport Revolutionises Cargo Operations With Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System
Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System continues to digitalise the industry, with its latest adoption at Budapest Airport Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), a specialist in providing innovative technological products for the logistics industry, has proudly announced its collaboration with Budapest Airport (BUD), Hungary, to revolutionise cargo operations through the implementation of its cutting-edge Airport Cargo Community System (ACS). The partnership between Kale Info … [Read more...] about Budapest Airport Revolutionises Cargo Operations With Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility
Engine center's GTF capacity to increase 40% by 2025 Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced a $20 million investment to increase the GTF maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity of its West Palm Beach Engine Center. The expansion will accommodate a 40 percent increase in capacity and is expected to be complete by the second half of 2025. To accommodate the planned growth, the facility will increase its workforce by 25 percent over the next year and will … [Read more...] about RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility
Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The award-winning airline extends its frequency to Luanda, Angola, to include the new route to Kinshasa, DRC DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling greater frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo