In 2007, China-based for LinkGlobal Logistics paid nearly US$130 million for Parchim Airport, in an unprecedented deal that saw Chinese investors buying their first airport outside of China and beating out 10 other competitors in the process, including Hamburg Airport and Emirates Airline in an international tender. The airport has an authorized annual capacity of 180,000 flights – thanks largely to its military roots – and can handle all kinds of civil aircraft, … [Read more...] about Parchim Int’l Airport sees blue skies ahead
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EU & Canada sign air deal leading to open skies
Canada’s deal with the European Union applies to the carriage of both passengers and cargo and is based on a loosening of Canadian restrictions on foreign ownership and comes at a time that Canada’s leading carrier, Air Canada, struggles withfinancial turmoil. Specifically the agreement initially provides airlines “unlimited freedoms to operate direct services between any point in Canada and the 27-country EU trading bloc.†Additional carrier rights take … [Read more...] about EU & Canada sign air deal leading to open skies
Coping with the crisis: Four views
Asked to address the current economic outlook and how best to cope with the downturn, four executives representing airports, government, logistics and air carriers were unanimous in their conviction that a full recovery was in store for the globaleconomy, it’s just a matter of when. The airport view “In general the long term trend will be upwards,†said Munich Airport’s president and CEO, Michael Kerkloh adding that he expects there may be some structural … [Read more...] about Coping with the crisis: Four views
Second WFS facility TSA certified
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has said it is the first cargo handler to offer independent certified cargo screening facility (ICSF) locations in more than one state in the US after its Pittsburgh International Airport operation was certified by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This follows TSA certification of the WFS facility in Miami in January, the first CCSF to be approved in Miami and then only the third in the US. WFS operates a 4,388 square metre cargo centre in … [Read more...] about Second WFS facility TSA certified
Mercury Air Cargo launches cargo handling JV
Mercury Air Cargo has launched MAC Cargo Handling – a joint venture with three veteran ground handling executives. Mercury said MAC will focus on providing airlines with experienced manpower and operations to improve their bottom line and service levels and will also be on the lookout for “potential acquisitions and other strategic opportunitiesâ€Â. Mercury Air Cargo provides cargo handling, warehouse and logistics services in its own warehouse facilities at airports in … [Read more...] about Mercury Air Cargo launches cargo handling JV
WFS wins LTU Int’l cargo contract for Miami
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced it has been awarded a threeyear contract to provide cargo handling services for LTU International in Miami. The German airline operates five flights a week during the summer and four services a week in its winter schedule between Dusseldorf and Miami. Its Airbus A330 aircraft carry over 4,500 tonnes a year on the route, including a high volume of perishables. WFS has been contracted by LTU to provide cargo warehousing, customer service and … [Read more...] about WFS wins LTU Int’l cargo contract for Miami