Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 6.0 million passengers in July 2024 - an increase of 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year. The most popular destinations within Europe during July’s summer travel season included the Balearic Islands, Portugal and Italy. Meanwhile, long-haul traffic saw ongoing strong demand particularly to and from the U.S. In the Far East, traffic to and from China rebounded dynamically by 35.5 percent year-on-year. The passenger load factor, indicating the … [Read more...] about Fraport: Noticeable cargo increase in Frankfurt, passenger growth slowing in July
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airBaltic selects Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS to enhance fleet maintenance management
Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) announced the start of the AMOS implementation project at airBaltic. The Latvian national airline will implement AMOS to streamline and improve its aircraft maintenance operations. The decision in favour of AMOS was made after a thorough evaluation process. After evaluating various options, AMOS was selected for its robust capabilities, flexibility and alignment with airBaltic's goals. As part of the implementation project, which is expected to take 18 months, … [Read more...] about airBaltic selects Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS to enhance fleet maintenance management
Australia Post announces three-year strategic partnership deal with IKEA
Australia Post and IKEA announced a new strategic partnership, entering into a three-year agreement to further expand IKEA’s delivery footprint in Australia. With ten stores in six states and territories Australia-wide, the Swedish retailer’s focus on omnichannel retailing through e-commerce and remote selling channels has sparked exponential parcel growth over the past five years, with over 500,000 parcel orders being fulfilled in FY24. Under the new multi-million-dollar deal, Australia Post … [Read more...] about Australia Post announces three-year strategic partnership deal with IKEA
American Airlines Cargo expands partnership with CargoAi across Europe
American Airlines Cargo announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry. The expansion aims to enhance airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge platform for freight management, by integrating American Airlines Cargo’s extensive network for use. Following a successful initial launch in France, the cargo carrier has extended its network on the CargoMART platform to include origins in Belgium, … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo expands partnership with CargoAi across Europe
Brussels Airport welcomes nearly 2.5M passengers and transports 61,000 tonnes of freight in July
In July, Brussels Airport welcomed 2.5 million passengers, a growth of 5% compared to the same month in 2023. That is effectively the highest number of passengers per month since 2019. The main reason for that high number was the start of the summer holidays. On average, there were 152 passengers per flight last month, which is an all-time record. Cargo volumes rose 6% to a total of 61,000 tonnes. Passenger numbers: up 5% compared to July 2023 This July, 2,450,771 passengers travelled through … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport welcomes nearly 2.5M passengers and transports 61,000 tonnes of freight in July
LATAM Group begins renewal of cargo fleet with the addition of a new cargo aircraft
LATAM group recently announced the addition of a new Boeing 767 BCF to its fleet. This addition is part of LATAM’s strategy to operate with a more efficient and modern cargo fleet. At just 11 years old, this Boeing 767 BCF is one of the youngest cargo aircraft in the company. "Adding a new Boeing 767 BCF to the fleet, in line with our strategy to renew the fleet with younger and more efficient aircraft, will allow us to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and continue offering a more … [Read more...] about LATAM Group begins renewal of cargo fleet with the addition of a new cargo aircraft