In the first three months of 2018, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 14.4 million passengers – an increase of 10.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. This strong growth was mainly attributable to the early timing of the Easter holidays and a significant expansion of flight offerings from airlines. Cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) rose by 0.7 percent to 539,610 metric tons in the first quarter of 2018. Aircraft movements climbed by 8.3 percent to a total of … [Read more...] about Fraport 2018 First Quarter Traffic Figures
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Positive trends continue at Fraport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 200,827 metric tons. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) also climbed by 12.7 per cent to about 2.5 million metric tons. Aircraft movements rose by 16.6 per cent to 39,124 takeoffs and landings. Taking into account the number of strike-related flight cancellations in November 2016, aircraft movements in the reporting month saw an underlying increase of 8.2 … [Read more...] about Positive trends continue at Fraport (FRA)
Peru and Fraport’s LAP sign agreement for Lima Airport expansion
Lima Airport Partners – a Fraport AG majority-owned company – and the government of Peru signed an amendment to the 2001 Lima Airport Concession, thus making it possible for LAP to move ahead with a major expansion program at one of South America’s fastest growing airports. In particular, the amendment outlines when and how the government should hand over land needed for the expansion of Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Scheduled to begin in 2018, LAP’s expansion program will … [Read more...] about Peru and Fraport’s LAP sign agreement for Lima Airport expansion
Frankfurt continues to see decline in cargo volumes
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw a continuing trend of recent months with a 1.4 per cent drop in cargo volumes to 159,721 tonnes in February compared to a year ago. The airport saw a similar trend to other airports on the passenger side with passenger numbers up 3.8 per cent year-on-year. The airport’s Accumulated Maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) rise 6.2 per cent to about 2.2 million tonnes, or by 2.3 per cent when excluding the February 29 leap day. FRA's aircraft movements climbed by 3.5 per … [Read more...] about Frankfurt continues to see decline in cargo volumes
Fraport sees flat-lined cargo volumes in January
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has started off the year with cargo volumes reaching a similar level as in 2015, with 159,650 tonnes handled at FRA in January 2016, down 0.1 per cent year-on-year. Passenger growth continued its growth track on the other hand, rising 2.2 per cent year-on-year to 4.2 million passengers in January. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) rose by 1.1 per cent to more than 2.2 million tonnes, while aircraft movements decreased in January by 1.1 per cent to 34,244 … [Read more...] about Fraport sees flat-lined cargo volumes in January
Fraport, WFS complete partnership deal
Fraport AG and WFS have completed the transaction for a strategic partnership in the area of airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport. Under the agreement signed in July 2015, Fraport has sold a 51-per cent share in its Frankfurt-based Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) subsidiary to WFS, the world's largest independent air cargo handler. Fraport AG executive board chairman Stefan Schulte said: "We are launching a new chapter in cargo handling at Frankfurt with a very strong and competent … [Read more...] about Fraport, WFS complete partnership deal