CSafe Global has recently received approval for their new CSafe RAP active container from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With this new approval, along with the FAA approval granted in November 2017, CSafe Global now provides greater opportunities for pharmaceutical and life-science companies to ship their temperature-sensitive products globally. Brian Kohr, President and CEO of CSafe Global, remarks, “The EASA approval of our new active RAP … [Read more...] about CSafe receives EASA approval for new RAP ULD container
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Egyptair extends its cargo partnership with WFS
Egyptair has awarded a new cargo and mail handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Amsterdam and Brussels, extending its relationship with WFS at both airports. The three-year contract, which commences in March 2018, will see WFS handling cargo and mail for the airline’s daily Boeing 737-800 from Amsterdam to Cairo as well as its five times weekly 737-800 services from Brussels to Egypt’s capital city. In 2017, Egyptair chose WFS to also provide trucking services connecting … [Read more...] about Egyptair extends its cargo partnership with WFS
EVA Air returns to Hactl
EVA Air appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as its handling agent, with effect from 5th January 2018. Hactl will provide all cargo handling services for the airline’s operations from Hong Kong, which include over 60 passenger and 8 wide-body freighter flights per week. EVA Air also plans to use the SuperLink China Direct road feeder services provided by Hactl subsidiary Hacis, to extend its catchment to include the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. The … [Read more...] about EVA Air returns to Hactl
ASAM S.A. to provide line maintenance services for aircrafts in West Africa
Assistance Aéroportuaire du Mali (ASAM S.A.), the Airport Assistance Company of Mali, announced that it has been certified as an Approved Maintenance Organization. The company will offer line maintenance services in West Africa for Boeing 737 (300/400/500 - 600/700/ 800) and Airbus A320 (A318 to A321) aircrafts at the Modibo Keita-Sénou international airport in Bamako, Mali. Thanks to a partnership with AMC Aviation, the Bamako (Mali) station was approved and added to the list of line … [Read more...] about ASAM S.A. to provide line maintenance services for aircrafts in West Africa
WFS General Manager in Boston awarded with ‘First Line of Defense’ merit
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) General Manager in Boston, Viktor Kirilov has been honoured with a Boston Logan International Airport ‘First Line of Defense’ merit award for actions that enhanced the safety and security of the travelling public. He was nominated by Paul Francis, Assistant Federal Security Director of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The Boston Logan International Airport Security Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) merit awards are presented for outstanding … [Read more...] about WFS General Manager in Boston awarded with ‘First Line of Defense’ merit
Panalpina expands its Belgium perishables network
Panalpina announces that it has reached an agreement, subject to conditions, with Belgian companies Adelantex NV and AD Handling NV earlier this week. With a presence in Brussels and Liège, Adelantex handles approximately 75,000 tons of air freight imports per year, and manages ground handling at Brussels Airport, customs clearance and the onward distribution in Europe. The 46 staff of Adelantex serve roughly 200 customers across Europe that import fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and plants … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands its Belgium perishables network