Skytanking now operates its own custom-built electric high-flow hydrant fuel dispensers for fuelling operations at Brussels Airport. These electric dispensers, with a first-generation standard high-performance electrical chassis, were delivered on April 26 and are used to deliver aviation fuel from the underground hydrant system into the aircraft. These new electric fuel dispensers are a significant improvement for the local environment in terms of noise and exhaust gases. The Stargate … [Read more...] about Skytanking commissions two custom-made fully electrical hydrant fuel dispensers at Brussels Airport
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
WFS increases handling capacity by 60% in Madrid with opening of fifth cargo terminal to meet growth
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has increased cargo handling capacity by 60% at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the official opening of its fifth cargo terminal. The new facility, which secures WFS’ position as Madrid’s largest independent cargo handling provider, was formally opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by John Batten, Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS, and Humberto Castro, Managing Director of WFS in … [Read more...] about WFS increases handling capacity by 60% in Madrid with opening of fifth cargo terminal to meet growth
Swissport Basel inaugurates new cool chain terminal “Cool+Connect”
Swissport Basel is inaugurating its new "cool+connect" terminal on 27 June 2024. The new infrastructure seamlessly ensures the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process. By consolidating shipments from the same suppliers in a single truck instead of several as before, CO2 emissions and handling time are reduced by around 70% (from 4.5 to 1.5 hours), as transportation outside the airport is no longer necessary. “‘cool+connect’ is the … [Read more...] about Swissport Basel inaugurates new cool chain terminal “Cool+Connect”
Menzies Aviation partners with AS Budapest to extend footprint at BUD airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has joined forces with Airport Services Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest) to extend its ground handling, cargo and lounge services at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) in Hungary. AS Budapest is the ground handling company for several major airlines at Hungary’s largest commercial airport, offering its airline customers a range of ground and air cargo services, as well as aviation … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation partners with AS Budapest to extend footprint at BUD airport
dnata ensures smooth and safe journeys for animal passengers in Brussels
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has ensured the safe transportation of over 6500 animals through its advanced Animal Care and Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU) throughout 2023-24. The Animal Care & Inspection Centre (ACIC), a leading 2000m² facility, is dedicated to the safe handling of live animals at BRU. The facility was awarded the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its … [Read more...] about dnata ensures smooth and safe journeys for animal passengers in Brussels
American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has extended its partnership with American Airlines in Europe with a new cargo handling contract in Copenhagen to support the launch of the airline’s daily Boeing 787 flights between Denmark and its transatlantic hub in Philadelphia. In Europe, WFS is already handling American Airlines’ growing cargo volumes in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The new contract in Denmark will be … [Read more...] about American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch