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Fraport Traffic Figures – May 2025: FRA and Group Airports Worldwide Including Lima and Operations in Brazil Continue to Grow 

Source: Fraport Frankfurt Airport serves 5.6 million passengers in May 2025 – Gain of 1.8 percent compared to May last year – Passenger numbers across the Group rise by 6.0 percent to a total of 16.8 million In Brazil, the two airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA) welcomed 1.1 million passengers in May, a year-on-year increase of 132.3 percent. Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru recorded approximately 2.2 million passengers in May 2025, up 6.3 percent from the previous year. Some 5.6 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in May 2025, representing an increase of 1.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Cargo volumes (comprising airfreight and airmail) at FRA grew by 4.4 percent year-on-year to [...]

2025-06-16T11:28:50+03:00June 16th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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One terminal. One clock. One unforgettable kickoff to the 2026 WorldCup at Houston’s IAH

Source: Houston Airport System Houston lit the fuse on the most anticipated tournament in history, and it all started at Bush Airport. There are moments when the eyes of the world turn to one city. Today, they turned to Houston—and to the heart of its newest international terminal. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, exactly one year before the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Houston Airports flipped the switch on a massive digital countdown clock at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Positioned inside Terminal D-West, the city's new, state-of-the-art international concourse, the clock now ticks down the final 365 days to the most-watched sporting event on the planet. It was a moment meant to move people, literally and [...]

2025-06-13T09:32:05+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Aena Group airports recorded 34.5 million passengers in May

Source: Aena 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024 Up to May, the number of passengers exceeded 145.1 million, 4.9% up on the same period of 2024 In the fifth month of the year, 297,321 aircraft movements were handled 126,911 tonnes of freight were transported In Spain, the airports handled around 29.2 million passengers The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of May 2025 with 34,482,916 passengers, 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 297,321 aircraft movements, 2.6% more than in 2024; and they transported 126,911 tonnes of freight, 5.4% more than last year. In [...]

2025-06-13T08:59:07+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Aruba Airport Authority has released its 2024 Annual Report

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the release of its Annual Report for the year 2024, showcasing the organization’s continued progress towards operational excellence, sustainability, and its role as a vital contributor to Aruba’s economy and community. In 2024, AAA reaffirmed its vision of becoming a leading airport in the Caribbean, committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering sustainable growth for Aruba. Guided by our four strategic pillar - operational excellence, customer experience, sustainability, and community engagement - we have taken measurable steps to align our operations with long-term objectives and stakeholder expectations. This year’s Annual Report maintains the improved format introduced in 2023, offering an even more streamlined and transparent account of our [...]

2025-06-09T09:23:08+03:00June 9th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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TIACA Announces Ostend Bruiges Airport as the Winner of the Corporate Sustainability Award 2025

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the Seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solutions providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses.  The jury, comprised of 6 industry leaders and sustainability champions evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP "The Ostend Bruges Airport biodiversity program is a truly remarkable initiative that demonstrates the power of [...]

2025-06-03T18:43:45+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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KLM Group will start construction of first gas-free hangar this year

Source: KLM KLM, Transavia, and Construction Consortium Visser & Smit Bouw | Croonwolter&dros have taken a significant step in the construction of the KLM E&M Tech Center and the Transavia Greenbase in Hangar 10. The construction of the KLM section will commence later this year. Never before has aircraft maintenance for KLM and Transavia taken place under one roof. "The construction of the KLM E&M Tech Center and the Transavia Greenbase is an important milestone. This redevelopment symbolizes our joint commitment to innovation and efficiency in the aviation industry. Today, we have literally and figuratively laid the new foundation for an energy-efficient hangar and a modern working environment for colleagues working on the maintenance of the new Airbus aircraft for [...]

2025-05-30T08:35:16+03:00May 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Aena Group airports recorded 32.3 million passengers in April

Source: Aena 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024 During the first four months of the year, the number of passengers exceeded 110.6 million, 5.3% up on the same period in 2024 The airports handled 274,866 aircraft movements in April  119,766 tonnes of freight were transported Aena's airports in Spain handled 27.2 million passengers in April. Unlike the previous year, Easter Week was celebrated in the month of April in 2025 The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the fourth month of 2025 with 32,342,698 passengers, 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 274,866 aircraft movements, 0.9% [...]

2025-05-16T11:26:37+03:00May 16th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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JET-TNCA FBO ARUBA, operated by Aruba Airport Authority, joins the prestigious Air Elite by World Fuel Network

Source: Aruba Airport JET-TNCA FBO Aruba (JET-TNCA), operated by Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), is proud to officially announce that, since last year Aruba has been recognized as the 86th FBO (Fixed Base Operator) within the prestigious Air Elite by World Fuel Network. This achievement is the result of a rigorous two-year process that began during the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, where JET-TNCA was invited for the first time as a potential member. Since then, the JET-TNCA team has worked closely with representatives of World Fuel, Air Elite, and other member FBOs to maintain direct communication and alignment with the network’s standards. Following positive operational results in 2023 and 2024 and promising opportunities for future growth, the Air Elite [...]

2025-05-13T18:25:22+03:00May 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Viva Aerobus will expand service at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) next November

Source: Houston Airports Viva, Mexico's ultra-low-cost carrier, is expanding nonstop service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) in Mexico City. Beginning November 20, the direct route will operate three times a week—every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The flight will depart from NLU at 5:55 p.m. and arrive at IAH at 8:10 p.m. The return flight will depart IAH at 9:20 p.m. and arrive at NLU at 11:45 p.m. “This is a big win for our passengers. In 2024, 5.1 million people flew between Houston and Mexico—we look forward to welcoming even more. This new nonstop to Felipe Ángeles International Airport strengthens our position as a primary gateway to Latin America, especially as we prepare [...]

2025-05-12T08:18:26+03:00May 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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ACI-LAC Celebrates the 100th Airport in the Region to Join the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) celebrates a major milestone for aviation sustainability in the region: 100 airports in Latin America and the Caribbean are now accredited under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the only global standard for airport carbon management and reduction. This achievement reflects the region’s strong commitment to climate action and positions Latin America and the Caribbean as a global benchmark in airport sustainability. Currently, it is the third region with the highest number of accredited airports in the programme, highlighting the leadership and proactive approach of Latin American and Caribbean airport operators in this field. “Reaching 100 accredited airports is a clear demonstration of our region’s dedication to more [...]

2025-05-07T16:39:15+03:00May 7th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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