Eutelsat Communications has chosen high-performance ground infrastructure providers to operate its future KONNECT satellite and associated broadband services: General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies has been selected to offer and deploy seven antennas, while Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES) will provide its JUPITER ground network system. With 75 Gbps of capacity, KONNECT is a new generation multi-beam satellite scheduled for launch at the end of this year. Once in service in 2020, the … [Read more...] about Eutelsat selects SATCOM and HUGHES to operate future KONNECT satellite
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Gerry’s dnata achieved ISAGO Registration in Pakistan
Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has achieved IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Pakistan, and obtained ISAGO Station Accreditation at Karachi International Airport following successful completion of ISAGO audits. Gerry’s dnata is the first ground services provider to be awarded the prestigious safety certification in Pakistan. Gerry’s Group and dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, joined hands in 1993 to … [Read more...] about Gerry’s dnata achieved ISAGO Registration in Pakistan
dnata opens new catering facilities
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to invest in its catering operations in the United States. The company has opened a new, 4,700 m² (51,000 ft2) facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and now offers quality catering services in Houston with a capacity of more than 10,000 meals a day. dnata’s latest expansion will create more than 150 new jobs with the company. The launch customer is British Airways, which operates two daily flights from … [Read more...] about dnata opens new catering facilities
Turkish Cargo announces positive growth in 2019
Continuing its growth during the 2019 which also had the world’s biggest moving operation, Turkish Cargo managed to rise to the 7th spot in the WACD (World Air Cargo Data) with 9.6 percent increase in its tonnage despite the 5.8 shrinkage in the air cargo market along with 5.7 percent fall in the demand according to IATA (International Air Transport Association) reports during January and February. Successful air cargo brand increased its market share in the sold tonnage by 0.6 points in the … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo announces positive growth in 2019
Kerry Logistics reinforces its commitment to technological innovation
Kerry Logistics Network Limited reinforces its commitment to technological innovation, by organising its first Hackathon, when eight teams competed at the two-day event. Combining robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the teams devised applications for autonomous drones to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. The winning team was commended for its outstanding ability to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and practical use. The competitors incorporated … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics reinforces its commitment to technological innovation
Air Partner opens new offices in Houston and Singapore
Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, announced the opening of two new offices in Houston, Texas, U.S., and Singapore, as it further extends its global reach to serve the needs of its international customer base. Located in the Woodlands area of the city, the new Houston office opened its doors in mid-February, further solidifying Air Partner's presence in key markets across the United States. The company currently has offices located in Fort Lauderdale, New York … [Read more...] about Air Partner opens new offices in Houston and Singapore