Miami International: Driving the U.S. Flower Industry
Miami International Airport (MIA), a gateway to the United States, maintains an incredibly robust perishable cargo hub at the ready to serve American consumers on Valentine’s Day. Beyond pharmaceuticals and food, the perishable cargo capabilities at MIA allow the airport to handle flowers on a massive scale. MIA is responsible for 89% of all flower […]
Ecuador Shines on Valentine’s Day: Quito Airport Sets Historic Record for Flower Exports
Ecuador continues to showcase its remarkable position in the flower export industry with a historic record during the 2025 Valentine’s Day season. From Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Ecuadorian flowers—especially roses known for their exceptional quality—once again captivated international markets. This year, 28,779 tons of flowers were exported through Quito Airport, marking an 8.7% growth […]
Flower imports at MIA are in full bloom before Valentine’s Day
Business has been blooming at Miami International Airport in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, with the cargo gateway projecting that more than 1,500 tons of cut flowers will arrive daily between January 1 and the end of February – a 3% increase over the airport’s record-breaking peak season in 2024. America’s largest gateway […]
YVR marks second-highest passenger count in airport history, breaks cargo record in 2024
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced today that it has recorded the second-highest passenger count in its history, with 26.2 million travellers passing through the airport in 2024. This five per cent increase over the previous year’s 24.9 million travellers is a testament to YVR’s domestic and international connectivity, and continuous work with airlines and tourism […]
IATA Releases Updated 2025 Manuals Reflecting Latest Industry Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2025 edition of key industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, which incorporate over 350 changes and revisions needed to align with evolving industry standards and state and operator variations. Highlights include: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Ten additional new dangerous goods, such as sodium-ion batteries […]
Aruba Airport Achieves Record-Breaking Growth in 2024
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly reflects on a remarkable 2024, marked by significant growth across key performance metrics. Despite infrastructure challenges, AAA successfully balanced stability and sustainable growth, further solidifying Queen Beatrix International Airport’s position as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean. In 2024, Aruba Airport managed 30,604 flights, reflecting a 5.2% increase […]
Transparency and Coordination Essential to Ensure Successful Opening of Lima Airport’s New Terminal
Following the decision by the Peruvian Government to further delay the opening of the new terminal at Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima, to 30 March 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of International Air Transport Companies (operating in Peru) (AETAI) wish to point out the following: Both associations understand the Government’s […]
The world’s busiest airports – ranked
New OAG data has confirmed Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) has remained the busiest airport in the world. According to the commercial aviation data insights firm, the top six busiest airports globally in 2023 have remained in the same position in 2024. “With growth across all regions of the world, the ten busiest airports once […]
Munich Airport welcomes its first 40 millionth passenger after the pandemic
Munich Airport has reached an important milestone in the recovery of its traffic after the Covid-19 pandemic: for the first time, the number of passengers exceeded 40 million again. This 40 millionth passenger is Christine Valair, who arrived yesterday, Monday, with her family from Vancouver on Lufthansa flight LH477, an Airbus A350 named «Munich». Munich […]
Delta debuts new pilot training facility in Salt Lake City
Delta celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art pilot training facility in Salt Lake City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, attended by Delta leaders, Salt Lake City-based employees, local government officials and community members. Located near the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), the facility is Delta’s latest investment in a key network hub […]
