Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company (SATS SA), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd (SATS), to provide comprehensive cargo handling services at key airports across the Kingdom. The agreement includes major cargo operations at the Riyadh Air hub at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with further support at King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) … [Read more...] about Riyadh Air and SATS Saudi Arabia forge strategic partnership to elevate cargo hub operations at King Khalid International Airport and beyond
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
E-commerce handling expertise lands WFS new 3-year contract with Air China Cargo in Liège
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a three-year contract extension with Air China Cargo in Liège, supported by its reputation for fast and efficient handling of e-commerce shipments moving through the Belgian airport. Under the new contract, WFS provides ramp handling and warehouse handling for cargo carried onboard Air China Cargo’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 weekly freighter flights into Liège from Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. This includes buoyant inbound e-commerce … [Read more...] about E-commerce handling expertise lands WFS new 3-year contract with Air China Cargo in Liège
Global K9 appointed sole screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services at Dallas Fort Worth and Houston
Global K9 (GK9) has been appointed as the exclusive cargo screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). DFW serves as the ground handler’s US headquarters and one of its busiest locations in North America by cargo tonnage, all of which will now be cleared for loading by GK9. The agreement will see GK9 oversee all screening operations at both DFW and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), including the provision of certified … [Read more...] about Global K9 appointed sole screening provider for Worldwide Flight Services at Dallas Fort Worth and Houston
Menzies Aviation set to expand MASIL operations at Mosul International Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group. One fully operational, MASIL will provide a full suite of aviation services at OSM, under a new 10-year license, further strengthening its footprint in the region. This builds on MASIL’s operations at Baghdad … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation set to expand MASIL operations at Mosul International Airport
Swissport strengthens global cool chain opertaions with Liège’s first perishable centre
Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is advancing its strategy to provide tailored infrastructure for specialised cargo segments, including perishables and eCommerce, with the launch of a dedicated perishable handling centre at Liège Airport. Located airside, the purpose-built facility is designed exclusively for the seamless throughput of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) carrying temperature-sensitive goods. With precise climate control between 2°C and 8°C and … [Read more...] about Swissport strengthens global cool chain opertaions with Liège’s first perishable centre
Avilog completes strategic investment in SATS Saudi Arabia to drive the Kingdom’s aviation and logistics capabilities
SATS Ltd. a global leader in gateway services and a leading food solutions provider in Asia, announced the formal completion of Avilog Logistics Services Company's strategic investment in SATS Saudi Arabia Company, following the receipt of all regulatory approvals. Avilog, a joint venture between Albawardi Group and Al Muhaidib Group, has acquired a 49% stake in SATS SA. The signing of this strategic partnership was witnessed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation President, His Excellency … [Read more...] about Avilog completes strategic investment in SATS Saudi Arabia to drive the Kingdom’s aviation and logistics capabilities
