Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) sold its ground handling business in Italy to Inceptus SpA. The sale of WFS Ground Italy to Inceptus SpA was completed on 19 May 2017, and WFS will no longer be involved in ground handling activities in Italy. Following the deal, Inceptus SpA will continue to utilise the WFS Ground Italy name until the end of August 2017 as per the agreement. On the other hand, WFS will continue to own and operate its growing cargo handling business in … [Read more...] about WFS Ground Italy sold to Inceptus SpA
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dnata commences cargo operations in USA
dnata announced it has reached an agreement with Lynx Holdings LP to acquire its AirLogistix USA cargo handling operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) in the USA. The 30,000 sq ft facility includes the only dedicated perishable cargo facility at Houston airport. This state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products including pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers, and further establishes dnata as a global leader … [Read more...] about dnata commences cargo operations in USA
Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
Cargo operators will be able to consolidate freight loads coming into and out of Heathrow. The aim of this is not only to improve efficiency, but also reduce the number of trucks and emissions on the roads surrounding the airport. Companies that subscribe to Heathrow CargoCloud will be able to exchange and share information about any spare capacity on their vehicles, or ask for help on a load they need to be transported. The app will work to match them and they then contact each other offline … [Read more...] about Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
WFS strengthens leadership team
Craig Smyth, Group CEO of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has announced new appointments to further strengthen the company’s leadership team and to signal WFS’ ambition to build its cargo and ground handling operations globally. WFS is already the world’s largest cargo handler and a leading global provider of ground handling services with annual revenues of over €1 billion. Present at 198 major airports in 21 countries on five continents, WFS serves 50 million passengers and … [Read more...] about WFS strengthens leadership team
Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
The freighter service, which departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O'Hare International in the USA, is part of Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised offering, Emirates SkyWheels - air transportation solutions for high value automobiles. The service offers the safe transportation of luxury, premium vehicles. Air-freighting the cars directly from Birmingham, the location of Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull facility, to Chicago, also results in reduced handling of cars as there will no longer be … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
Hainan Airlines adopt Honeywell GoDirect maintenance service
Hainan Airlines will be the first airline in the world to use Honeywell’s groundbreaking GoDirect Maintenance Service program, which uses connectivity and data analytics to improve maintenance operations and reduce equipment downtime. Specifically, HNA’s current fleet of more than 50 Airbus A330s will be outfitted with Honeywell’s Connected Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) predictive maintenance service to improve fleet availability by identifying potential mechanical issues or failures … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines adopt Honeywell GoDirect maintenance service