Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) commenced new full ground handling contracts at Paris Orly from the beginning of November for Royal Air Maroc, Air Caraïbes, Air Mali, Air Burkina andMauritania Airways. Royal Air Maroc operates some 17 daily flights from the airport using a range of Boeing 737, 747 and 767 aircraft as well as Airbus A320s. Paris Orly is the airline’s second largest base after its home operation in Casablanca. Air Caraïbes has four A330 flights a day from … [Read more...] about WFS awarded full ground handling at Paris Orly
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Swissport chalks up German win with Munich
Swissport International has been awarded a ground handling licence for Munich Airport along with its local jointventure partner Losch Airport Service. The seven-year licence — the second ground handling licence at Munich — is for the provision of ramp (apron) services at the airport and is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2010. “It’s the first time Swissport has been awarded with a ramp licence in Germany what we consider as a major step ahead in the … [Read more...] about Swissport chalks up German win with Munich
New Saudi ground handling company
Saudi Arabian Airlines has said it will establish a private company within six months to provide ground and passenger services at the Kingdom’s airports. The airline’s director general, Khaled Al- Molhem said the new company would be established with the support of National Handling Services and Attar Travel Company, adding that it would serve not only the national carrier but also other airlines operating in the Kingdom. The establishment of the new ground service … [Read more...] about New Saudi ground handling company
HK’s AAT sees 12% decline throughput in Sept
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced today its tonnage throughput for September 2009 was 47,182 tonnes, down 12 per cent compared with the same month last year. Export cargo registered 32,967 tonnes, a decline by 11 per cent against same period last year. Import cargo volume for September was 13,887 tonnes, recording a decrease of 14 per cent from last year. Transhipment cargo volume was 329 tonnes; representing a year-on-yeargrowth of 8 per cent. The cumulative tonnage throughput … [Read more...] about HK’s AAT sees 12% decline throughput in Sept
SATS records 26% growth in profit
Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) has reported a S$40.9 million (US$20 million) profit for the three months to 30 September, up 26.2 per cent year-on-year, the second quarterly growth following four consecutive periods of declines. Turnover at the airport ground-handling and catering company grew 45.4 per cent to S$362.3 million, despite a 10 per cent drop in aviation revenue. A key factor in the firm’s robust results was the contribution from Singapore Food Industries … [Read more...] about SATS records 26% growth in profit
WFS boosts volumes with 12 new contracts
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest cargo handler, has boosted its volumes in Paris by over 6,000 tonnes a month after signing contracts with a dozen new airlines. Korean Air is the largest of the contracts and sees WFS handling 2,000 tonnes a month for the airline through its cargo facilities at Paris CDG. TAM Airlines of Brazil will boost throughput by a further 1,000 tonnes a month. The remaining ten contracts with Air Caraibes, Air Madagascar, Air … [Read more...] about WFS boosts volumes with 12 new contracts