Korean Air Cargo continues to rely on the proven cargo handling quality of Vienna Airport. A four-year extension of the existing handling contract between the airport and the Korean airline has been signed and will now run until the end of 2028. Thus, Vienna Airport is continuing its successful partnership with Korean Air Cargo, which has been in place since the airline's first flight to Vienna in 2004. “The successful partnership between Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport has been extended … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport extend cooperation in cargo handling
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2024 marks record air cargo year for Vienna Airport: 22% cargo growth with 15.3% increase in pharma handling compared to the previous year
Vienna Airport ended the year 2024 with new record figures for air cargo volumes: A total of 297,945 tons of cargo were handled, which represents a significant increase of 22% compared to the previous year and plus 5% compared to the pre-crisis year 2019. In particular, the positive development of long-haul services boosted the cargo results at the airport, as there was strong demand for the additional belly capacities in passenger aircrafts. With a total of 4,238 tons in 2024, the airport also … [Read more...] about 2024 marks record air cargo year for Vienna Airport: 22% cargo growth with 15.3% increase in pharma handling compared to the previous year
Significant growth in belly freight: Vienna Airport continues upward trend in cargo handling
The positive cargo development of the current year continues: From January to September, a total of 216,360 tons of cargo were handled at Vienna Airport. This is 20 percent more than in the same period last year. Vienna Airport recorded growth in both flown and trucked airfreight. In the first nine months of the year, belly cargo on passenger aircraft increased by 45 percent to 90,692 tons compared to the same period last year. The current and recent strong market demand for airfreight is … [Read more...] about Significant growth in belly freight: Vienna Airport continues upward trend in cargo handling
Aviation and pharmaceutical experts discuss current industry trends at Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Vienna 2024
Two top-class specialised events for the aviation sector were held at Vienna Airport from 22-24 October 2024, namely the second Vienna Cargo Day and the FlyPharma Conference. About 300 guests from the air cargo and pharmaceutical industries listened to the inspiring lectures and panel discussions. The focal points of the events were artificial intelligence and global market developments and innovations for air cargo and pharmaceutical handling. A special programme highlight was the exclusive … [Read more...] about Aviation and pharmaceutical experts discuss current industry trends at Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Vienna 2024
Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
New international certification for Vienna Airport: For safety reasons, the handling of air cargo shipments with lithium batteries is subject to particularly high requirements. Vienna International Airport has now received the CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its processes, infrastructure and trained staff. This step underlines Vienna Airport's commitment to meet the growing demand for high-quality handling services for these … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary
Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of successful partnership. Since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 tons of air freight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution to the economic network between Austria and South Korea. On the occasion of this important milestone, the airport and the airline celebrated the long-standing cooperation with Sang Wook HAM, Ambassador of the Republic … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary