King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport is supported by SATCO (Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Company), a leading gate/apron BTO (build/transfer/operate) contractor. SATCO has been awarded the financing, design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of all present contact and remote aircraft stands at KKIA along with all PBBs (passenger boarding bridges) and GSE (ground support equipment). … [Read more...] about King Khalid International Airport apron operations managed by ADB Safegate
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand
Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has transported the country’s first two shipments of 230 Holstein cows from Europe on a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighter. These initial shipments are part of a 4,000-head herd that marks the launch of a completely new industry for the State of Qatar. Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer cargo said, “It is with utmost pride that we were given the opportunity to offer our expertise and services to support this momentous … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand
WFS provides total handling solution for China Airlines
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is now offering China Airlines its full range of ground handling services in Honolulu with the latest awarding of a new cargo handling contract. WFS has served China Airlines in Honolulu since 2001 when it was first awarded a passenger services contract. In 2005, it also won the airline’s ramp handling contract, and in May 2017, WFS successfully bid to handle China Airlines’ cargo business. The airline currently operates a daily service … [Read more...] about WFS provides total handling solution for China Airlines
Hactl wins new Virgin Atlantic Cargo contract
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed as cargo ground handler for Virgin Australia’s new services from Melbourne to Hong Kong. They will be providing terminal handling and all documentation. The five-times-weekly flights began on July 5th, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft with 14 tonne belly-hold capacity. Cargo sales on these Virgin Australia flights will be marketed by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, which also sells space on Virgin Australia’s existing long-haul … [Read more...] about Hactl wins new Virgin Atlantic Cargo contract
CEVA and Akgida expand ground contract
CEVA Logistics has signed a new agreement with Akgıda to continue the transportation of its products across Turkey. Akgida is part of the Lactalis Group, Europe's largest producer of dairy products and first started its relationship with CEVA in 2011. For the last six years CEVA has been responsible for FTL (Full Truck Load) transportation services across Turkey from Akgida's Luleburgaz facility north west of Istanbul and Karaman in the south center of the country to sites all over … [Read more...] about CEVA and Akgida expand ground contract
American Airlines Cargo opens new CRT facility in London
As part of American’s commitment to support the expansion of its healthcare and pharmaceutical services, American Airlines Cargo has announced the opening of a new Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility at its London Heathrow (LHR) cargo center. The new room is 1,700 square feet (160 square meters), and is a testament to the airline’s dedication to temperature-controlled healthcare shipments. The new CRT can accommodate up to 16 times more standard euro skid pallets at one time … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo opens new CRT facility in London