Cargo falls at Brussels as freighters leave due to noise restrictions
Cargo volumes at Brussels Airport fell in June with a major fall in full freighter traffic as airlines departed due to stricter noise standards. The hub serving Belgium’s capital handled 42,375 tonnes in June, up 5.3 per cent on the 40,243 tonnes processed in the previous June though down 1.9 per cent on two years […]
BRU hopes it is in the final sprint to resolve noise issue
Noise restrictions for freighter services have had an impact on cargo at Brussels Airport this year, but the Belgian gateway is hopeful it is working towards a solution with the Belgian Federal Government. In February, Chinese carrier Yangtze River Express left, while in May Air Cargo Global announced that it was abandoning services from the […]
Strong April for Brussels Airport but concerns over future growth
Brussels Airport had its best air cargo tonnage month of April for eight years as it rose by 11.9 per cent, but it is warning that the restriction of flights due to noise concerns will hinder further growth. The Belgian gateway handled 45,983 tonnes of freight in the month, up on the 40,507 tonnes in the […]
Second cargo airline leaves Brussels Airport due to noise fines
Freighter carrier Air Cargo Global is stopping all its operations at Brussels Airport because of the Brussels’ noise fines – which follows the departure of Chinese carrier Yangtze River Express in February this year. The airport also says Magma Aviation has indicated that it will leave Brussels if the uncertainty is not removed in the next […]
PEMCO redelivers 100th 737-300 conversion
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered its 100th Boeing 737-300 converted aircraft, which was modified for SF Airlines. The 100th conversion was also the 16th -300/-400 aircraft for SF Airlines, with three more planned in 2016. PEMCO started converting 737-300s in 1991 for L’Aeropostale, and has provided aircraft for customers all over the world […]
Strike action and lower freighter volumes hit Brussels in June
Cargo volumes at Brussels Airport fell by 6.8 per cent to 40,243 tonnes as it was hit by strike action and falling full-freighter volumes. The Belgian hub says a large reason for the 6.8 per cent fall was due to having to cancel several flights following the Brucargo blockage on 24 June. Cargo volumes carried […]
Asia and China in particular key focuses for Munich
China and Asia as a whole remain the most vital trade lanes for Munich Airport for both bellyhold and freighter-only segments. One of the Bavarian gateways key carriers is HNA Group airline Yangtze River Express (pictured), which operates five-weekly flights to the Chinese cities of Tianjin and Shanghai operated by a Boeing 744 Freighter. Munich […]