The Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) team in Toulouse, France, has provided ground and cargo handling services for a special humanitarian flight organised by the Airbus Foundation to help victims of last month’s devastating explosion in Beirut. An Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft carried 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Toulouse to the Lebanese capital, which included medicine as well as visors and masks, school items, electrical products and IT equipment for the Saint George Hospital University … [Read more...] about WFS handles cargo for Airbus Foundation’s humanitarian flight to help Beirut
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WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its cargo handling operation at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo, a press release confirmed. WFS expects to handle 23,000 tonnes per annum for the two airlines, which have both signed three-year handling agreements starting 1 September. Lufthansa uses both Airbus A380 and B747-800 aircraft between Johannesburg and Frankfurt, whilst Swiss WorldCargo’s flights to … [Read more...] about WFS wins Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo contracts in Johannesburg
Saudi Arabia’s SAL starts operations at main airports’ customs security areas
Ground-handling services provider Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) has started operations at customs security areas for most of the Kingdom's airports, a press release revealed, as part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Customs and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NDLP), under the patronage of Prince Muhammad bin Salman. The MoU follows SAL's successful operation at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh last December 2019. According to the … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s SAL starts operations at main airports’ customs security areas
WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) was awarded two major contracts to handle new freighter operations for AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo at Madrid Airport, a press release confirmed. AirBridgeCargo chose WFS to provide ramp handling for its three weekly Boeing 747F flights to Madrid, whilst Air China Cargo will rely on WFS for ramp and cargo handling services for the airline’s three weekly B777 and B747 all-cargo flights. WFS operates three cargo centres at Madrid Airport … [Read more...] about WFS inks AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo contracts at Madrid Airport
Vietjet pilots own ground handling operations amidst the pandemic
Vietjet officially kick-started its self-handled ground operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on 4 September, becoming the first ever private carrier to set up its own ground handling arm in Vietnam. The move aims to improve the airline’s service quality, independence and the flexibility to adjust its own flight schedule to meet seasonal flight operations, especially during peak season, the company said in a press release. “The launch of Vietjet ground services in Hanoi today … [Read more...] about Vietjet pilots own ground handling operations amidst the pandemic
Swissport under new owners following €1.9 billion debt-equity swap
Swissport will be under new management following a “lock-up” agreement with senior secured creditors, a press release confirmed. The deal includes a debt-for-equity swap worth €1.9 billion in existing debt, as well as a €500 million long-term debt facility and a €300 million interim facility to help the airport services provider stay afloat. Senior secured creditors, including SVP Global, Apollo Global Management, TowerBrook Capital Partners, Ares Management, Barclays Bank, Cross Ocean … [Read more...] about Swissport under new owners following €1.9 billion debt-equity swap
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