The bid to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in the UK continues with the news that its operator has signed a multi-million-pound deal for a state-of-art radar system to underpin the return of commercial operations. The airport – which ceased commercial operations on November 4, 2022, and closed later that month – has appointed Raytheon […]
Avalon Airport and Teleport have announced a strategic partnership to establish Teleport’s latest strategic operations hub at the Melbourne gateway. The agreement is said to mark a significant milestone in Avalon’s international cargo strategy and strengthens Teleport’s air network reach to better support cargo and e-commerce movement between major Asian trade lanes and Oceania through […]
Construction is underway on a third cargo centre at Nuremberg Airport, which if all goes to plan, could open as early as the end of next year. The new facility, called Cargo Centre 3 (CCN3), is being added to ensure that the German gateway keeps up with demand. “With Cargo Centre 3, the airport is […]
Editor, Joe Bates, discovers more about the ongoing growth and development of Hong Kong International Airport. Even by its own high standards, it’s been a busy and successful year to date for Hong Kong International Airport, which has seen it open new infrastructure, record close to a 13% upturn in passengers and build on its […]
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off today from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said […]
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has handled its first cargo flight as part of the trials being conducted at the gateway before its opening. The freighter flight was accommodated at WSI’s dedicated Cargo Precinct, which opens later this month, and will be followed by the launch of passenger operations in October. Speaking ahead of the […]
Christchurch Airport has officially opened its new NZ$40 million freight apron, marking a major investment in the future of South Island trade, freight and economic growth. Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, joined Christchurch Airport chief executive, Justin Watson, and freight operators, exporters and industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the project. The new apron expands […]
Hamburg Airport is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its dedicated cargo centre, which effectively transformed air freight operations at the gateway. The airport described the construction and May 30, 2016, opening of Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) as taking an important step into the future. And history has proven it right as the €50 million building […]
Editor, Joe Bates, takes a closer look at a pioneering new cargo screening solution from Nuctech and the opening of a smart cargo hub at DXB. Air cargo transports around $8.3 trillion worth of goods across the globe each year, accounting for approximately 33% of world trade by value, according to IATA. Yet, despite its […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLA) recorded a year of strong and sustained growth in FY2025–26, handling 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 tonnes of cargo. Operator, BIAL, attributed the continued momentum across both segments down to a surge in international passenger numbers, steady domestic demand, and strengthening cargo operations. International traffic led the growth, rising 23.9% […]
Global air and travel services provider, dnata, is to invest approximately A$32 million on a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), It notes that the investment will reinforce its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. The complex will include a 5,000sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s […]
Hong Kong International Airport was today officially confirmed as the world’s busiest cargo hub in 2025 based on the 5.07 million tonnes of freight handled across the gateway last year. The airport has topped ACI World’s annual global cargo rankings – the 2025 results being released earlier today – every year since 2010 with the […]
