中文标题:亚太地区机场2014年8月乘客量同比增3.3%
[October 14, 2014 – Hong Kong] Passenger traffic maintained a moderate growth rate for the month of August 2014, Asia-Pacific airports recorded a year-on-year increase of +3.3% while airports in the Middle East posted an increase of +9.0%.
In August 2014, Beijing (PEK) was the busiest airport despite almost flat growth (+0.7%) whereas Dubai (DXB), the busiest airport in the region for international passengers, rebounded by +10.8% as the runways resumed operation in late July after the 80-day closure. Many airports in the region reported double digit growth for the month, with 5 airports reaching growth rate in excess of +20%, they include: Bangkok Don Muang (DMK), Bahrain (BAH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Chiang Mai (CNX) and Cochin (COK).
For year-to-date passenger traffic from January to August 2014, the Middle East continued to lead the region with a strong increase of +8.5%, while the Asia-Pacific posted an increase of +4.6%.
The top 5 busiest airports in the region for the year to date were Beijing (PEK, +1.4%), Tokyo Haneda (HND, +5.7%), Dubai (DXB, +5.7%), Hong Kong (HKG, +5.7%) and Jakarta (CGK, -5.1%). The Middle Eastern airports maintained sturdy growth for the year to date, with Abu Dhabi (AUH, +20.5%), Sharjah (SHJ, +14.2%), and Doha (DOH, +13.8%) posting double-digit growth.
Freight volumes continue to show signs of strong recovery with improvements in global trade and commerce. Cargo traffic recorded robust growth for the month of August 2014. Asia-Pacific airports recorded a year-on-year growth of +8.2% while the Middle East recorded a significant growth of +20.5%. Year-to-date growth was +5.8% for Asia-Pacific and +10.9% for the Middle East. The strong growth in the Middle East was primarily driven by the recent expanded operations at Doha (DOH) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
The top 5 airports in the region with the highest cargo throughput from January to August 2014: Hong Kong (HKG, +6.9%), Shanghai Pudong (PVG, +8.9%), Seoul Incheon (ICN, +4.0%), Dubai (DXB, -2.2%) and Tokyo Narita (NRT, +8.6%).
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Summary of Asia-Pacific Region Traffic Results (%)
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Aug 2014
Over Aug 2013 |
Jan to Aug 2014
Over Jan to Aug 2013 |
12-month
rolling year |
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Pax Flash |
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ASP |
ME |
ASP |
ME |
ASP |
ME |
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Int’l passenger |
3.1 |
9.4 |
4.9 |
9.0 |
6.1 |
9.2 |
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Domestic passenger |
3.6 |
- |
4.6 |
- |
5.2 |
- |
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Total passenger |
3.3 |
9.0 |
4.6 |
8.5 |
5.5 |
8.8 |
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Freight Flash |
|
|
ASP |
ME |
ASP |
ME |
ASP |
ME |
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Int’l freight |
8.5 |
20.5 |
6.1 |
10.9 |
4.9 |
3.8 |
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Domestic freight |
7.2 |
- |
4.9 |
- |
4.6 |
- |
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Total freight |
8.2 |
20.5 |
5.8 |
10.9 |
4.8 |
3.8 |
Note :
1. ASP = Asia-Pacific Area; ME = Middle East Area
2. ACI PaxFlash and FreightFlash statistics are based on a significant sample of airports that provide regular monthly reports to ACI. They represent approximately 60% of total passenger traffic and 70% of total freight traffic worldwide. Commentary, tables and charts are based on preliminary data submitted by participating airports and are therefore subject to change.