Global engineering group, Cavotec MSL, has secured an order for the delivery of 53 integrated ground support systems and associated equipment with Saudi Oger, one of the major construction companies in Saudi Arabia. The order includes 53 in-ground pit systems, of which five are pop-up pits ¨C units that emerge from the tarmac when required, and retract flush with the apron surface after use ¨C and 24 converters, and associated material. "Cavotec's range of ground support equipment offers … [Read more...] about Major Saudi ground support deal for Cavotec
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Swissport pulls out of Changi
Airport ground handling firm Swissport International, a unit of Spain's Grupo Ferrovial is pulling out of Singapore's Changi Airport after chalking up losses of more than S$50 million (US$33.6 million) since starting up operations at Changi in 2005, has chalked up , The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said Swissport's airline clients will continue to receive the same level of service through new agreements with either of the two other ground handlers at Changi Airport - Singapore Airport … [Read more...] about Swissport pulls out of Changi
Indian ground handling policy may be deferred
India’s new ground handling policy, which was vehemently opposed by carriers, is likely to be deferred by six months according to Indian media reports. The Civil Aviation Ministry has reportedly sought Cabinet permission to advance the date of implementation from 1 January 2009 by six months. Some modifications have also been sought “inthe scope of work”. The present policy seeks to eliminate all but three parties from ground handling: airport operator or a joint venture; … [Read more...] about Indian ground handling policy may be deferred
Menzies Aviation axes 600 staff, closes HK office
Menzies Aviation has cut hundreds of jobs in its airport ground handling and cargo business to cope with turbulence in the airline industry. Some 600-staff have been cut across Menzies Aviation’s global operations in 118 airports. The Edinburgh-based company said the move was in response to weaker cargo volumes and cuts in passenger flights. The staff cuts will be spread across the company’s 14,000-strong global workforce with one office, Hong Kong, closing completely. … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation axes 600 staff, closes HK office
HACTL wins contract from Macedonian carrier
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has announced that Star Airlines, a single aircraft cargo carrier based in Skopje, the capital of Republic of Macedonia, has appointed Hactl as its total solution cargo service provider at Hong Kong International Airport. Star launched its inaugural flight to Hong Kong on 9 November, commencing its once weekly chartered service between Istanbul, Almaty, Hong Kong, Sharjah, and Lagos. Hactl is providing ground handling service including physical … [Read more...] about HACTL wins contract from Macedonian carrier
Servisair Cargo wins cargo contract for Jet Air
Servisair Cargo has announced they have secured the cargo handling contract for Jet Airways at Heathrow including the provision of their trucking services throughout the UK and Ireland. “We are pleased to welcome Jet Airways to our facility at Building 521 in Heathrow, which was purpose built in 2006 and remains one of the most advanced cargo handling warehouses at the airport,” said Mohammed Akhlaq, VP Business Development, Servisair Cargo. … [Read more...] about Servisair Cargo wins cargo contract for Jet Air
