Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C August 26, 2024)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 28 August 2024 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Discover a snapshot of Routes 360 member updates:
Starting June 7, 2025, Icelandic airline PLAY will launch a direct non-stop route from Aalborg Airport to Reykjavik, Iceland, with two weekly departures during the summer.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is expanding its easyJet partnership with the introduction of a brand new route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) for the winter 24/25 season.
In an exciting development for travelers and tourism enthusiasts, Airseven is set to commence a new air route connecting Aalborg, Denmark, with Nuuk, Greenland, during the northern summer season of 2025. This new service is scheduled to start on June 12 and will run until September 1, offering two flights per week.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has secured its first international airline, with Singapore Airlines (SIA), confirming the premium carrier’s intention to operate at Sydney’s new 24-hour airport.
Malaysia Airports Reach New Monthly High with 12.4 Million Passenger Movements in July 2024
In July 2024, the Malaysia Airports Group achieved several notable milestones in passenger traffic, reflecting the robust momentum in the aviation sector. For the first time since 2020, the Group’s monthly passenger traffic, including its Turkish asset, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), exceeded 12 million passengers.
FMO was Germany's fastest-growing airport in the first half of 2024, with an incredible +35.3% increase in passengers compared to the previous year.
A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus' airports from January to July this year while passenger traffic in August is expected to surpass 1.5 million people.
From January to June, 195,316 passengers traveled through the airport. This is 27% more than in the same period last year.
Malta International Airport welcomed 4.1 million passengers in its best-performing first half to date, as passenger movements in the first six months of 2024 registered a year-on-year increase of 18.4%. March was the fastest-growing month for this period, surpassing 2023 levels by 30 percent.
Dublin Airport July update takes a look at last month's traffic figures, partner airline news along with a look at the Quarter Two Passenger Profile.
Athens Airport’s Top Markets – ITALY
One of the TOP markets for Athens Airport, the Italian market ranked 5th in terms of foreign arrivals and 3rd in direct traffic in 2023. Direct traffic for the 1st half of 2024 is recording spectacular growth when compared to same period in 2023 at +29%.
6.3 million passengers flew to, from or via Schiphol in July 2024. It's an increase of 5% compared to 2023.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened a new sensory room at Dublin Airport for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment, or other sensory needs. This initiative highlights Dublin Airport’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all travellers.
A CAPA - Centre for Aviation report notes the global aircraft leasing sector is led by AerCap - by far the biggest player by fleet and revenue - but there is a clear top five of leading lessors (which also includes Air Lease Corporation, Avolon, BOC Aviation and SMBC Aviation Capital).
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