Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, continues to top the global list for on-time performance (OTP), achieving this milestone for the second time consecutively, according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site, Cirium, for July2024. The report indicates that Saudia has achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.12% and an on-time departure rate of 88.15%, operating 16,503 flights across its network of over 100 destinations in four continents. His Excellency Engr. … [Read more...] about Saudia ranks first globally in on-time performance for the second consecutive time
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Worldwide Flight Services expands capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for next stage of growth
Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is expanding its presence in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with the proposed acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., Menzies Aviation’s general cargo handling operations at AMS, the main international airport in the Netherlands. The proposed acquisition will increase the warehouse capacity and cargo handling capabilities for WFS in one of Europe’s busiest air cargo locations. The additional warehouse … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services expands capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for next stage of growth
Air Charter Service’s Swiss office performing well under new management
Earlier this year, Air Charter Service appointed a new CEO for the company’s Swiss office, and the resultant upswing in charter numbers has been impressive. Justin Bowman, CEO at Air Charter Service, commented: “In March of this year Arthur Guibert took over the management of our Swiss office and since then the number of bookings for the office, across all divisions, has risen by almost 25% year-on-year. “Arthur has transformed our Geneva operation’s results in the six months since he joined, … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Swiss office performing well under new management
Mondelēz International and GEODIS extend partnership for 3PL services
GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics services, announces an extension to its warehouse, co-packing and distribution contractual relationship with Mondelēz International in Singapore, for a further three years from this month. Mondelēz International is one of the world’s largest snacking companies, home to iconic global brands such as Cadbury and OREO, and local favourites. Under the contract, GEODIS will continue to support Mondelēz International in providing warehousing and … [Read more...] about Mondelēz International and GEODIS extend partnership for 3PL services
Challenge Group names Petur Thor Gudjonsson as Technical Director at Challenge Technic
Challenge Group and its subsidiary, Challenge Technic, are pleased to announce the appointment of Petur Thor Gudjonsson as the new Technical Director at Challenge Technic in Reykjavik, Iceland. As its fleet continues to grow and its commitment to excellence deepens, Challenge Group is proud to welcome Petur, who brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in Line Maintenance, having worked with renowned industry leaders such as Air Atlanta, SO Tech, Wow Air, and GMT. His expertise spans … [Read more...] about Challenge Group names Petur Thor Gudjonsson as Technical Director at Challenge Technic
Strategic air-rail-road alliance boosts Liège region’s freight appeal
Liege Airport and Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) announced a strategic partnership with the objective of developing a new multimodal air-rail-road hub. This partnership, marked by Liege Airport’s acquisition of a 10 % stake in LLI will enable the development of a new multimodal platform integrating air, rail and road transport modes. Investment and expansion The first phase of this significant project will entail investments of €22 million up to 2030, with the objective of modernisng and … [Read more...] about Strategic air-rail-road alliance boosts Liège region’s freight appeal