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A stellar year for air cargo demand in 2021
Latest global air cargo data has revealed that full-year demand for air freight increased by 18.7 per cent compared to 2020 levels, following a strong performance in December 2021.
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ATC/ATM
According to Definitions in Article 2(1) and (10) of Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky, air traffic control (ATC) means a service provided for the purpose of preventing collisions, and expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic; whilst air traffic management (ATM) means the aggregation of the airborne and ground-based functions required to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during all phases of operations.
Both are two vital sectors within the aviation industry – all management of arriving and departing aircraft is of course essential for the safety of both passengers and staff.
Furthermore, ATC/ATM has the potential to assist in increasing an airport’s capacity, therefore enhancing revenue generation and traffic growth. By processing flights more efficiently, an airport could increase its output; greatly enhancing its future potential.
Of course this cannot come at a cost to safety, so within this core topic International Airport Review details how airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airport operators and airport authorities are balancing the need for stringent safety policies with the want to increase capacity, using new technologies, automation, updated regulations and revised management systems.
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Positive passenger recovery in 2021 despite impact of Omicron variant
According to the International Air Transport Association, global passenger traffic results for 2021 fell by 58.4 per cent compared to 2019, but showed significant improvement compared to 2020 figures.
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20 million passengers travelled through Mumbai Airport in 2021
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has recorded 20 million passenger movements in 2021, a nod to its efforts to ensure uninterrupted connectivity to travellers throughout the year.
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BLR Airport records highest-ever cargo throughput for 2021
Despite the turbulent aviation environment in 2021, due to COVID-19, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, recorded its highest-ever cargo tonnage and a significant growth in passenger figures.
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol records cargo increase in 2021
During 2021, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol experienced an increase in total cargo volume by 15.7 per cent to 1.66 million tonnes compared to figures from the previous year, 2020.
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Positive passenger recovery continues at Pulkovo Airport
Looking back at 2021, Pulkovo Airport served 18.1 million passengers over the course of the year, only an eight per cent decrease on 2019 figures.
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Improved economic result expected for 2022 at Cologne Bonn Airport
During 2021, Cologne Bonn Airport experienced growth in both passenger traffic and, in particular, air cargo, with an increase in tonnage of 14 per cent - a new annual record for the airport.
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Ontario International welcomes 4.5 million airline passengers in 2021
Ontario International Airport has experienced a consistent COVID-19 recovery, compared with other medium and large-size airports, with nearly 4.5 million passengers travelling through in 2021.
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2.5 million passengers travelled through Malta Airport in 2021
Malta International Airport welcomed 2,540,335 passengers in 2021, an increase of 45.3 per cent on 2020 figures, which will continue to grow in 2022 dependent on the government’s post-COVID-19 strategy.
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Continued recovery in passenger traffic in Q4 for VINCI Airports
Over the entirety of 2021, VINCI’s airport network welcomed near 86 million passengers, 66 per cent down on 2019 but a 12 per cent growth compared to 2020.
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A summary of Katowice Airport’s 2021 investments and passenger traffic
Despite a challenging year, Katowice Airport ended 2021 with a 61.1 per cent growth in passenger traffic from 2020, as well as continued developments and updates to the airport's infrastructure.
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Tallinn Airport welcomed 1.3 million passengers during 2021
As December 2021 ended, Tallinn Airport welcomed a significant passenger recovery of 166,379 travellers, which surpassed 70 per cent of pre-COVID-19 traffic figures.
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London City Airport forecasts strong passenger traffic recovery in 2022
London City Airport predicts that passenger traffic will surge in growth during 2022, as the airport introduces several new routes and the return of flights to popular travel destinations.
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Prague Airport handled close to 4.4 Million passengers during 2021
As air traffic continued the long-road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Prague Václav Havel Airport handled nearly 20 per cent more passengers compared to 2020 figures.
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Aviation anticipates further disruption to passenger traffic due to Omicron
According to the International Air Transport Association, global passenger traffic improved in November 2021, however Omicron restrictions are likely to impact air travel in the coming months.