LUG aircargo handling GmbH has announced that it has agreed on a service contract with Emirates, headquartered in Dubai (UAE), effective October 2, 2017. Emirates (EK) operates passenger aircraft (A380 and B777) three times a day between Frankfurt-Main and Dubai. In addition, Emirates offers eight all-cargo flights with B777F per week. LUG will handle the belly cargo as well as road feeder services (RFS) and cargo from freighters for Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of … [Read more...] about LUG adds Emirates to customer portfolio in Frankfurt-Main
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Swissport Cargo’s Chicago O’hare state-of-the-art warehouse
A grand opening event of a new state-of-the-art facility was held at the North Cargo Area of Chicago O’Hare Airport. The ceremony was attended by airlines, the local forwarding community, O’Hare Airport and city officials, along with Swissport USA’s management team and local employees. With a special focus on safety and efficiency, the 138,000-square foot facility was designed by a team of Swissport Cargo experts to address customer needs and aimed to continue developing Swissport into the best … [Read more...] about Swissport Cargo’s Chicago O’hare state-of-the-art warehouse
WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded three new ground handling contracts at Los Angeles International Airport. China Southern selected WFS to provide ramp services at the airport for its 10 flights per week connecting Los Angeles and Guangzhou. Xiamen Airlines has also chosen WFS’ ramp services for its new four times weekly Boeing 787 flights. Passengers onboard the inaugural flight to LAX were welcomed by a Chinese traditional dragon dance ceremony to … [Read more...] about WFS increases its ground handling footprint at LAX
King Khalid International Airport apron operations managed by ADB Safegate
King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport is supported by SATCO (Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Company), a leading gate/apron BTO (build/transfer/operate) contractor. SATCO has been awarded the financing, design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of all present contact and remote aircraft stands at KKIA along with all PBBs (passenger boarding bridges) and GSE (ground support equipment). … [Read more...] about King Khalid International Airport apron operations managed by ADB Safegate
Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand
Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has transported the country’s first two shipments of 230 Holstein cows from Europe on a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighter. These initial shipments are part of a 4,000-head herd that marks the launch of a completely new industry for the State of Qatar. Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer cargo said, “It is with utmost pride that we were given the opportunity to offer our expertise and services to support this momentous … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand
WFS provides total handling solution for China Airlines
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is now offering China Airlines its full range of ground handling services in Honolulu with the latest awarding of a new cargo handling contract. WFS has served China Airlines in Honolulu since 2001 when it was first awarded a passenger services contract. In 2005, it also won the airline’s ramp handling contract, and in May 2017, WFS successfully bid to handle China Airlines’ cargo business. The airline currently operates a daily service … [Read more...] about WFS provides total handling solution for China Airlines
