Liege Airport (LGG) reported a strong performance in October 2024, with notable increases in both cargo aircraft movements and tonnage handled, underscoring its resilience and adaptability in the global logistics market. Compared to October 2023, which saw 2,120 cargo aircraft movements, LGG recorded a 20% increase in October 2024, reaching 2,553 movements. “This growth reflects our airport’s strategic position and ongoing investments,” said Torsten Wefers, Vice President of Sales & … [Read more...] about Liege Airport achieves strong growth in October, boosting cargo movements and tonnage
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Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
In September 2024, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport has done even better than September 2023. LGG has been growing for 9 months in a row. In September 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 18% from September 2023 (2,267 vs. 1,920). Tonnage rose from 80,282 tons in September 2023 to 89,338 tons in September 2024, an 11% increase. At the international level, as explained by WorldACD: "The YoY increases in both tonnages and rates – in September, … [Read more...] about Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
Challenge Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation at its hub in Liège—an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialized dolly sets a new industry benchmark with advanced shock-absorbing cushions that protect sensitive engines from tarmac vibrations. With a maximum capacity of 13,800 kg and flexible loading options for 16FT X-load, 20FT, and 10FT configurations, it … [Read more...] about Challenge Group introduces exclusive engine dolly at Liege Airport
Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Other months but the same trend for Liege Airport which recorded its eighth month of growth in a row. In August, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport did even better than in August 2023. In August 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 9% on August 2023 (2,152 vs. 1,970). And tonnage rose from 77,949 tons in August 2023 to 85,904 tons in August 2024, a 10% increase! E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in air transport, as Xeneta … [Read more...] about Liege Airport performs well ahead of peak season
Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, reputation for freighter handling at Liege Airport has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week. WFS will also handle cargo onboard charter flights operated by Magma Aviation’s freighter fleet. The overall contract will see WFS handle more than 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year for … [Read more...] about Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
Strategic air-rail-road alliance boosts Liège region’s freight appeal
Liege Airport and Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) announced a strategic partnership with the objective of developing a new multimodal air-rail-road hub. This partnership, marked by Liege Airport’s acquisition of a 10 % stake in LLI will enable the development of a new multimodal platform integrating air, rail and road transport modes. Investment and expansion The first phase of this significant project will entail investments of €22 million up to 2030, with the objective of modernisng and … [Read more...] about Strategic air-rail-road alliance boosts Liège region’s freight appeal