Qantas has chosen Swissport as its preferred ground handling partner at Melbourne International Airport in Australia. After successfully providing ground handling services for Qantas domestic flights over many years, Swissport commenced handling for the carrier’s international flights this week, including the entire narrow-body and wide-body fleet. Swissport International has expanded the scope of services for the Australian flag carrier Qantas at Melbourne’s busy Tullamarine Airport (MEL). … [Read more...] about Swissport to serve entire Qantas fleet in Melbourne
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HKIA first in Asia to use renewable diesel on ground services equipment
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as part of its unwavering commitment to developing HKIA into the world’s greenest airport. HKIA is the first airport in Asia to use renewable diesel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 87 percent compared to petroleum diesel on-ground services equipment. The pilot project is launched in collaboration with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) … [Read more...] about HKIA first in Asia to use renewable diesel on ground services equipment
WFS turns to Fiix to optimize assets in Europe
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is transitioning from reactive to preventive and predictive maintenance for its assets in Europe (at least) with a newly tested computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) from software specialists Fiix WFS has piloted the CMMS solution at its airport operations in Paris, Madrid, and London, and now plans to roll it out at other stations across Europe in 2023. The new solution is expected to help optimise the performance, reliability, and sustainability … [Read more...] about WFS turns to Fiix to optimize assets in Europe
Amsterdam airside turns to renewable diesel
The Dutch aviation community is expanding its sustainability efforts on the ground as airport operator Royal Schiphol partnered with Neste distributor EG Group to introduce renewable diesel for ground support and equipment. From January 2023 onwards, all diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be using Neste MY Renewable Diesel, also known as HVO100, which is produced from 100 percent renewable raw materials. KLM Equipment … [Read more...] about Amsterdam airside turns to renewable diesel
WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased its facility footprint at London’s Heathrow Airport after a 30 percent growth in volumes in the past year. WFS has signed a five-year lease on Building 578 in the airport’s cargo area, boosting its warehouse and office space by a further 27,000 sqft. Due to commence operations in October, the building features eight landside doors for cargo deliveries and collections, and a 20-foot truck dock. Plans are underway for caster deck storage for loaded … [Read more...] about WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
dnata’s Singapore ops gets digital lift with Hermes NG
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has completed ‘phase 1’ of its digitalisation project with cargo handler dnata Singapore, after a successful implementation of its Hermes NG Ecosystem at Changi Airport. Phase 1 of the project included the implementation of the latest versions of the Hermes 5 Cargo Management System, the Hermes NG Business Intelligence & Datalakes solution, as well as NG Track&Trace, and seamless integration with technology partner SpeedCargo’s CargoEye … [Read more...] about dnata’s Singapore ops gets digital lift with Hermes NG
