Breaking news

Cyprus Airports Report Record Passenger Traffic In October 2024, Ministry Confirms Historic Year

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Passenger numbers at Cyprus’ Larnaca and Paphos airports rose by 7.14% in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, as reported by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works. This surge supports forecasts that 2024 will be a record-breaking year for the country’s two major airports, with total passenger numbers expected to exceed 12 million by year-end.

According to a Ministry press release, the January to October period has seen unprecedented passenger volumes, despite the challenges posed by rising geopolitical tensions. Overall, passenger traffic for the first ten months of the year rose by 5.3% compared to the same period in 2023, reinforcing the upward trend in air travel demand for Cyprus.

In October alone, Larnaca Airport recorded an 8.8% increase in passenger numbers, while Paphos Airport experienced a 3.2% rise. Larnaca saw nearly 1 million travellers (957,625), while Paphos welcomed 380,440 passengers, marking October as one of the busiest months in recent history.

The primary travel markets for these airports were the United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, Poland, and Germany. Flight traffic also saw a significant boost, with a 10.54% increase in October compared to the previous year, totalling 10,390 flights. 

Revised projections from the Ministry now anticipate a historic year for both airports, driven by sustained demand. As 2024 draws to a close, Larnaca and Paphos are poised to surpass 12 million passengers, setting a new benchmark for the island’s aviation sector.

Greek Tankers Transit Hormuz As Shipping Risks Rise In Gulf And Black Sea

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Two tankers linked to George Prokopiou passed through the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions continue to affect shipping routes in the Gulf.

Safe Passage Through Hormuz

The tanker Smyrni, operated by Dynacom Tankers Management, was observed off the coast of Mumbai on Saturday morning after its earlier positioning in the Persian Gulf. The vessel, like its predecessor Shenlong, temporarily disabled its transponder during transit, a common practice in these narrow channels under uncertain conditions.

Robust Market Commitments

Despite reduced shipping traffic through the strait, Dynacom has continued expanding its fleet. The company recently ordered four additional VLCC tankers from Hengli Heavy Industry. Each vessel will have a capacity of 300,000 deadweight tonnes. With the new order, Dynacom’s VLCC program in Chinese shipyards now totals 16 vessels.

Security Incident In The Black Sea

In a separate incident, the Greek-flagged tanker Maran Homer sustained minor damage near Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. The vessel is operated by Maran Tankers Management, part of the shipping group controlled by Maria Angelicoussis.

Reports indicated the ship was struck by a missile or drone about 14 nautical miles from the port. The crew of 24, including Greek, Filipino and Romanian sailors, was not injured. The vessel, which was not carrying cargo, continued sailing under its own power.

The Future Forbes Realty Global Properties
Uol
Aretilaw firm
eCredo

Become a Speaker

Become a Speaker

Become a Partner

Subscribe for our weekly newsletter