In a competitive international tender process, Swissport secured a license to provide ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport. Set to start on 1 February 2025, the new license will run for seven years until January 2032. The company will now initiate the preparations already scheduled for the Frankfurt start-up to ensure a smooth launch. Frankfurt will become Swissport's largest site in Germany and one of its most important operations in Europe. Already today, Swissport provides airport … [Read more...] about Swissport wins ground handling license at Frankfurt Airport
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Swissport reinforces safety commitment with ISO 45001 certification
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted ISO 45001 certification to Swissport International following a comprehensive assessment of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This achievement underscores Swissport’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for its 60,000 employees worldwide. The company’s adherence to the highest occupational health and safety standards fosters a culture of prevention, risk … [Read more...] about Swissport reinforces safety commitment with ISO 45001 certification
SATS posts S$65m 1Q net profit on robust growth
SATS reported its unaudited results for the three months ended 30 June 2024 (1Q FY25). In 1Q FY25, SATS Group's revenue increased by 15.5% to S$1.37 billion compared to the same period last year arising from both Gateway Services and Food Solutions. Revenue for Gateway Services increased by 12.0% YoY to S$1,059.5 million. This growth was attributed to the increase in air cargo volume driven by high-tech shipments, growth of eCommerce, and the shift from ocean freight due to the … [Read more...] about SATS posts S$65m 1Q net profit on robust growth
Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a 5-year license to provide ramp handling for aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4. The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of potential service providers’ operations, presence at JFK and in North America, financial status, safety record and processes, and service testimonials. WFS is already an … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has earned a new multi-year cargo handling contract with China Airlines, extending their partnership at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s biggest air cargo gateway, to more than 25 years. China Airlines signed its first cargo handling agreement in 2000 with FCS, a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the SATS Group. Today, it is the most longstanding airline customer of FCS, transporting some 25,000 tons of cargo annually on its Boeing 777 flights … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
Swissport achieves ISO 9001 certification for global quality management
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), a leading global certification body, has granted ISO 9001 certification to Swissport International following a successful assessment of its Quality Management System (QMS). This achievement underscores Swissport’s dedication to consistently delivering high-quality services and exceeding customer expectations across its entire operation. The company’s adherence to the highest quality management standards fosters efficient processes, continuous … [Read more...] about Swissport achieves ISO 9001 certification for global quality management