Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as part of its unwavering commitment to developing HKIA into the world’s greenest airport. HKIA is the first airport in Asia to use renewable diesel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 87 percent compared to petroleum diesel on-ground services equipment. The pilot project is launched in collaboration with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) … [Read more...] about HKIA first in Asia to use renewable diesel on ground services equipment
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Fraport Traffic Figures – March 2024: Passenger growth in Frankfurt impacted by strikes
About 4.6 million passengers traveling via FRA in March – Increase of 7.8 percent year-on-year – Almost 300,000 passengers affected by industrial action – Growth of 10.3 percent across the Group FRA/gk-dh – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers in March 2024. Strikes on several days in March resulted in the cancellation of about 2,200 flights at FRA, disrupting the travel plans of almost 300,000 passengers. Despite the strikes, Frankfurt Airport saw traffic increase by … [Read more...] about Fraport Traffic Figures – March 2024: Passenger growth in Frankfurt impacted by strikes
Azorra delivers first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot
Azorra is celebrating the delivery of the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA). A special handover ceremony was attended today by senior executives from Azorra, Scoot, and Embraer at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. Named ‘Explorer 3.0,’ in celebration of the third and newest fleet addition to the Scoot family, the delivery of the E190-E2 marks the first time a Singapore carrier is introducing an aircraft from the Brazilian … [Read more...] about Azorra delivers first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot
Cargo volumes continue to grow at Liege Airport
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
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