In November 2024, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers, a slight 1.0 percent increase from the same month last year. Compared to pre-crisis levels, passenger traffic at FRA was still about 8.4 percent below the figure seen in November 2019. Cargo throughput in Frankfurt grew by 2.4 percent year-on-year to 178,355 metric tons in the month under review. In contrast, the number of aircraft movements decreased by 1.4 percent to 34,828 takeoffs and landings. Total maximum … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport reports modest passenger growth for November 2024
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Qatar Airways Cargo is the First Air Cargo Carrier to introduce Interline Bookings on its Digital Lounge Portal
Continuing its commitment to digitalise and enhance the booking experience, Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, becomes the first air cargo carrier to offer online bookings with instant confirmations to interline partners through its innovative Digital Lounge portal. Interline partners can now manage online bookings seamlessly, eliminating the need to contact local station staff and significantly reducing the manual exchange of booking emails. This enhancement not only … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo is the First Air Cargo Carrier to introduce Interline Bookings on its Digital Lounge Portal
Hellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger as COO Airfreight
Hellmann is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Habisreitinger as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Airfreight with effect from February 1, 2025. He will succeed Jan Kleine-Lasthues, who, after 13 successful years with Hellmann, has decided to pursue other opportunities. Martin Habisreitinger will report to Madhav Kurup, who will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics on the Global Management Board at the beginning of next … [Read more...] about Hellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger as COO Airfreight
Korean Air acquires 63.88% stake in Asiana Airlines
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020. On December 12, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, representing a 63.88% ownership stake and making Asiana Airlines a subsidiary of Korean Air. The completion follows Korean Air's payment of KRW 800 billion to Asiana Airlines on December 11, concluding the share purchase transaction. This brings the total investment through the … [Read more...] about Korean Air acquires 63.88% stake in Asiana Airlines
BlueBox Systems expands tracking platform with new functions
BlueBox Systems, one of the leading developers of intelligent freight tracking solutions, has further developed its BlueBoxCargo tracking platform. The new features include the tracking of CO₂ emissions for sea freight, simplified shipment registration for smaller customers and extended analysis options that further optimize decision-making for customers. This includes, for example, a new routing function for air freight customers. The enhancements give customers access to even more precise and … [Read more...] about BlueBox Systems expands tracking platform with new functions
Mission Next Gen Aircraft announces Technical Demonstrator Programme with BETA Technologies’ aircraft flying in Aotearoa from 2025
Air New Zealand’s dream to fly its first electric aircraft around Aotearoa is a step closer today with the announcement it will fly a battery-electric aircraft in a technical demonstrator programme based in Hamilton and Wellington from mid 2025. This brings an ALIA aircraft to Aotearoa one year earlier than the airline’s commercial cargo services between Wellington and Blenheim begins in 2026. Flying the ALIA CX300 aircraft, manufactured in the US by partner BETA Technologies, throughout 2025 … [Read more...] about Mission Next Gen Aircraft announces Technical Demonstrator Programme with BETA Technologies’ aircraft flying in Aotearoa from 2025
