dnata has elected Charles Galloway as its regional chief executive for the Asia Pacific region effective immediately. Charles, who will be based in Singapore and report to David Barker, divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations, will oversee the ground handler's operations at 13 airports in four countries, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, managing 4,800 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and … [Read more...] about dnata elects new regional chief for Asia Pacific
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
WFS snags contract with SriLankan Cargo at Heathrow
Press release SriLankan Airlines has become the first new customer at Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) CenterPoint cargo handling terminal at London Heathrow. The airline has awarded WFS with a 32-month contract, commencing in September, to provide cargo handling and airside transport for its Airbus A330-300 flights connecting London and Colombo. SriLankan currently operates a weekly flight on the route but is expected to increase frequencies as the airline industry recovers from the … [Read more...] about WFS snags contract with SriLankan Cargo at Heathrow
Vietnam Airlines selects WFS to handle cargo at AMS
Vietnam Airlines has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its new cargo handling partner at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The multi-year contract will see WFS providing full cargo handling services for the airline’s twice-weekly Airbus A350-900 passenger freighter aircraft flights directly connecting freight forwarders, importers and exporters in Amsterdam and Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The new contract is a further boost for WFS’ growing cargo operating in Amsterdam, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines selects WFS to handle cargo at AMS
SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
SATS is one of the final nominees for the Ground Handler of the Year category at this year's 8th Payload Asia Awards. Here we have Bob Chi, chief operating officer for gateway services, as he shares how the company navigated the unique challenges in 2020, as well as the latest developments for one of Asia Pacific's leading cargo and ground handlers. … [Read more...] about SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
Hactl takes next step into hub automation with APS robot
Press release Hong Kong’s leading ground and cargo handler Hactl has taken its first step into robotics with the opening of a new automated parts store (APS) for its giant container- and loose cargo handling systems. The robotically operated parts dispensing system enables urgently-needed spares to be quickly accessed around the clock, both for routine maintenance and in the event of occasional breakdowns. Hactl’s automated and highly complex Container Storage System (CSS) has 11 … [Read more...] about Hactl takes next step into hub automation with APS robot
dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
dnata has promoted David Barker to divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations effective 1 August. In his new role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business at 91 airports in 14 countries, managing a team of over 23,000 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata names new managing director for Singapore David, who joined the company in 2015, was previously the chief executive for dnata USA’s airport operations. He held C-suite roles at JetSource … [Read more...] about dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo