Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport, according to a press release. WFS will provide handling services, including cargo, mail and truck handling, for the French carrier at its upcoming 25,000-sqm facility in the airport, for some 30,000 tonnes annually. The €100 million new facility, located in Building 835 at Brussels Airport, will incorporate 3,000 square metres of cooling facilities for pharma and … [Read more...] about WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Airports
TAP Air Portugal restarts Munich with two daily flights
Star Alliance partner TAP Air Portugal is resuming flights from Munich twice a day from Munich Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, for those connecting to North and South America, the Azores, and Africa, announced a press release. Utilising A330-900 neo aircraft, the airline says it has “one of the most modern and environmentally friendly long-haul fleets in Europe.” Andreas von Puttkamer, head of the aviation business unit at Munich Airport, was quoted, “With TAP, another … [Read more...] about TAP Air Portugal restarts Munich with two daily flights
SASI assigns stalwart team for data systems to link air cargo community
With much experience in organising seminars on e-commerce and community systems, air logistics consulting firm SASI (Strategic Aviation Solutions International) has established a consulting team dedicated to cargo community systems (CCS) and the “data and logistics corridor” concept, announced a press release. As discussions in the air cargo industry shift from what would be “nice to have” to “what is needed right now” due to the ongoing pandemic, SASI said that airports and local … [Read more...] about SASI assigns stalwart team for data systems to link air cargo community
Amazon Air kicks off operations at Florida’s LAL airport
Amazon Air landed for the first time at Lakeland International Airport in Florida on 23 July, ABC Action News reported. Aside from undergoing runway renovations, including upgrading an instrument landing system to guide aircraft operations in bad weather, the airport added five fuel tanks and improved runway 9-27. Amazon has built an air cargo facility on a land lease with the airport. A 223,000-sqft building along with two additional facilities estimated at 60,000 square feet will make up … [Read more...] about Amazon Air kicks off operations at Florida’s LAL airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s total cargo volume slipped 14.5 percent to 655,942 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2019, as an increase in full freighter cargo did not make up for the decline in belly traffic. Not immune to the heavy impact of Covid-19, Schiphol attributed the decline in passenger aircraft to the decrease in belly volumes, saying that the extra belly capacity on intercontinental routes helps the air cargo market in Amsterdam to better serve its customers. Full … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume
Under government advice, Vietjet worked with relevant Vietnamese agencies within the country and overseas to bring citizens home in response to requests and in line with the country’s quarantine measures, the company said in a press release. On July 18, Vietjet operated an international flight to bring 240 Vietnamese from the Philippines back home safely. The flight departed from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrived at Can Tho International Airport in Southern Vietnam for a … [Read more...] about Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume