Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified, in addition to its existing IATA CEIV Pharma and IATA CEIV Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in Liège. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), around 1.3 million shipments of lithium batteries are transported by air annually. They also estimate that about 5% of air cargo shipments … [Read more...] about Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
dnata further reduces carbon footprint with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey. All of the company’s non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) are now operating exclusively on a biodiesel blend at its biggest operational hub in Dubai. This significant step, taken in partnership with Dubai Airports and the Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), is projected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes … [Read more...] about dnata further reduces carbon footprint with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE
Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, reputation for freighter handling at Liege Airport has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week. WFS will also handle cargo onboard charter flights operated by Magma Aviation’s freighter fleet. The overall contract will see WFS handle more than 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year for … [Read more...] about Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
IAG Cargo partners with Group Concorde as general sales agent in eight countries
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has appointed Group Concorde as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across eight countries. This partnership signifies a major expansion for both companies, aiming to enhance cargo operations and customer service in Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. Over the next three months, Group Concorde will seamlessly assume responsibility for cargo sales operations in these key … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo partners with Group Concorde as general sales agent in eight countries
Worldwide Flight Services expands capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for next stage of growth
Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is expanding its presence in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with the proposed acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., Menzies Aviation’s general cargo handling operations at AMS, the main international airport in the Netherlands. The proposed acquisition will increase the warehouse capacity and cargo handling capabilities for WFS in one of Europe’s busiest air cargo locations. The additional warehouse … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services expands capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for next stage of growth
WFS becomes the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles in the latest global initiative supporting SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities. Supplied by vehicle partner, TCR, the Goldhofer Sherpa E6 towing trucks are being used to support WFS’ ramp and cargo handling services for more than 50 airlines at AMS, which is one of Europe’s busiest air cargo … [Read more...] about WFS becomes the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles
