The Zero Carbon Turn project led by Exeter Airport, in collaboration with several universities and enterprises, completed on-site tests of hydrogen-powered ground support equipment at the airport with the support of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. It successfully utilized hydrogen-powered trucks, luggage carts, and hybrid-powered ground power supplies to complete refueling operations for commercial aircraft, setting several firsts in hydrogen application in the UK.
Newcastle Airport’s on-site partner Samson Aviation has invested in new cargo equipment to handle larger and specialised consignments on both passenger and cargo aircraft, expanding the airport’s cargo types (including heavy machinery, aircraft components and luxury vehicles) and supporting the region’s 4,000-tonne annual cargo trade.
The cargo business at Vienna Airport witnessed a remarkable growth in 2024. The air cargo volume in the first half of the year reached 141,118 tons (an increase of 20,861 tons compared to the previous year), with the pharmaceutical cargo volume growing by 8.2%. In July, the cargo volume was 24,808 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.1% and exceeding the pre-pandemic level in 2019 by 12%. The increase in passenger volume has released the cargo capacity of the belly hold. The cargo volume in the belly hold increased by 47% year-on-year in the first half of the year. The relevant airport officials stated that this confirms the effectiveness of their strategy and consolidates their position as a global core hub for air cargo.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has deployed Goldhofer Sherpa E6 electric cargo towing trucks (supplied by TCR) at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to support cargo handling for over 50 airlines.
