Airlines

Top 10 Busiest Airports in the World for 2023

The term “busiest airport” primarily refers to commercial passenger airports, which include a variety of facilities catering to both domestic and international flights. These airports are vital in linking people and things all over the world, promoting tourism, business, and trade.

In 2023, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retains its title as the busiest airport in the world, according to OAG data. This bustling airport serves as a critical gateway, connecting domestic and international travelers to destinations across the globe.

This outstanding accomplishment highlights how important the airport is to the global transportation network and highlights its critical role in enabling both domestic and international air travel.

Top 10 Busiest Global Airports for 2023

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) continues to be the busiest airport in October 2023, with 5.4 million passengers.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has 4.9 million seats, whereas Tokyo International Airport (HND) has 4.6 million. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports remains unchanged from last month, although the order has changed slightly.

Istanbul Airport (IST) has experienced the greatest decrease in seats per day in the Top 10, dropping by 6% and pushing the airport from fifth to seventh place in October 2023. Guangzhou (CAN) dropped from seventh to tenth place this month due to a 5% decrease of seats per day this month compared to last month.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has risen two spots to fifth position with the largest daily growth in seats among the Top 10. The airport’s seat count increased by 3%. The USA is home to half of the world’s ten busiest airports; Denver (DEN) has risen the most, going from being ranked 20th largest in 2019 before to the pandemic to sixth in October 2023.

Airlines

S7 Group Begins Fan Blade Production for Western Engine Models

The privately-owned Russian aerospace giant S7 Group has reportedly commenced production of blades for Western-built aero engines at its subsidiary, the Berdsk Electromechanical Plant (BEMZ), located in Novosibirsk.

This development, reported by the Russian aviation publication ATO.ru, marks a significant step for the company amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.BEMZ has started manufacturing composite fan blades compatible with jet turbine engines, including the CFM International CFM56, which powers popular aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.

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The technology for restoring blades of gas turbine engines used in Airbus and Boeing aircraft was previously developed by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and is now being implemented in the production of new aircraft parts at BEMZ.

Currently, BEMZ focuses on producing parts essential for maintaining the airworthiness of civil aircraft. Over the past year and a half, the plant has manufactured approximately 3,500 structural elements and components for replacement on foreign aircraft, which are utilized by airlines such as S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Aurora, and Aeroflot.

The facility is undergoing expansion, with two stages of an investment program totaling 2 billion roubles already completed. These developments are likely geared toward producing blades for the CFM56 engines, which equip more than half of S7’s operational fleet, including 28 Airbus A320-family aircraft and 19 Boeing 737-800s.

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Vasily Yurchenko, CEO of Berdsk Electromechanical Plant, emphasized the shift in focus towards maintaining the airworthiness of the Western-made fleet. The plant has delivered thousands of components to S7 and other Russian carriers since 2022. Notably, according to Russia’s Air Operators Association, 89% of the country’s passengers in 2023 traveled aboard foreign-made aircraft.

Future plans include serious investments to transform the plant into a modern, high-tech aircraft manufacturing facility. In addition to engine blades, BEMZ is also known for producing various spare parts for aircraft, reinforcing its role in the Russian aviation industry as it adapts to new manufacturing needs.