Even before its official end on October 25, the summer flight schedule period at Munich Airport is already showing an impressive development. Between March 31 and October 12, the airport recorded a growth of five percent in both passenger numbers and flight movements compared to the previous year. Intercontinental traffic in particular developed dynamically, increasing by eight percent. The highly popular connections to the United States, which were used by a total of 2.1 million passengers, … [Read more...] about Munich Airport reports strong summer 2025 growth with record cargo and improved punctuality
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Munich cargo on the rise: CHI and FMG take off together with new venture “Cargogate”
CHI Cargo Group (CHI) and Munich Airport (FMG) announced the successful merger of their cargo operations effective on January 1, 2025. The merger positions CHI as the majority shareholder with a 74.9% stake, while FMG retains a strategic 25.1% share. This partnership blends the strengths of a globally connected airport operator with the agility and flexibility of a family-owned logistics company. “This partnership reflects a shared vision to strengthen Munich Airport’s cargo offering. For CHI, … [Read more...] about Munich cargo on the rise: CHI and FMG take off together with new venture “Cargogate”
Munich Airport consolidates its position as an intercontinental hub
At the start of the Lunar New Year, which has a special meaning in many Asian cultures, Munich Airport can boast successful figures on long-haul routes to the Far East: 2.6 million passengers travelled from and via Munich to eleven countries in Central, South and East Asia in 2024. That's an increase of 38.7% compared to the previous year. Last summer, there were 105 weekly departures, with Bangkok being the most popular destination of the year, followed by Singapore and Beijing. The good … [Read more...] about Munich Airport consolidates its position as an intercontinental hub
BelugaXL: The whale of the skies returns to Munich Airport in early 2025
In the first five weeks of this year, the giant freighter named “Beluga” will be a regular guest at Munich Airport. BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F. It owes its name to its whale-like appearance. The Beluga mainly transports aircraft components between the various Airbus sites. During its current guest performance at Munich Airport, A350 fuselage sections manufactured in Augsburg – known as ‘side shells’ – are loaded onto the transport aircraft using a specially constructed scaffold … [Read more...] about BelugaXL: The whale of the skies returns to Munich Airport in early 2025
Munich Airport reports double-digit passenger growh, 11% increase in freight volume
The upward trend at Munich Airport continues and is reflected in last year's traffic figures: 41.6 million passengers represent an increase of four and a half million compared to 2023. This made the Bavarian air traffic hub the fastest-growing airport in Germany in 2024. Aircraft movements increased by eight percent to over 327,000 takeoffs and landings. At around 82 percent, the seat load factor again exceeded the record figure of 2023. This positive development was primarily due to the … [Read more...] about Munich Airport reports double-digit passenger growh, 11% increase in freight volume
CHI Aviation Handling GmbH takes over shares in Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH
Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH (Cargogate) was founded in 1974 and provides cargo services at Munich Airport as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich Airport. As a regulated agent, Cargogate carries out all tasks that arise from the warehouse on an area of approximately 17,000 square meters, including the acceptance, sorting, assembly and handover of the cargo as well as customs and dangerous goods formalities. Cargogate has the infrastructure to clear all types of special goods in a suitable … [Read more...] about CHI Aviation Handling GmbH takes over shares in Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH








