The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, have announced a significant milestone in air cargo standardization. FIATA’s endorsement of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) marks a new era of collaboration between airlines and freight forwarders, aiming to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in the global supply chain.
Magma Aviation has partnered with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for ramp and warehouse cargo handling at Liege Airport. This agreement will see WFS manage cargo for Magma Aviation’s regular Boeing 747-400F flights and charter operations, handling over 50,000 tonnes of cargo annually.
In March 2024, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.7 million passengers, a 9% increase compared to March 2023. This growth was driven by increased intercontinental travel, with nearly 17% of departing passengers being transfer passengers. Despite disruptions caused by flight suspensions to Israel and strikes at several airlines, the airport maintained stable passenger traffic with flights to Tel Aviv resuming late in the month. The first quarter of 2024 saw a 10% year-over-year rise in passenger numbers, with intercontinental travel showing a stronger increase compared to intra-European travel. However, cargo handling at the airport experienced a slight decline, with total volumes down 2% from March 2023.
Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha has emerged as a premier global aviation center, breaking records in passenger, aircraft, and cargo activity during the first quarter of 2024. With a 27.6% surge in passenger numbers, 23.9% increase in aircraft movements, and 15.4% boost in cargo handling, DOH has solidified its position as a leading airport worldwide, according to Skytrax, a London-based research institute.
