China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL) has been selected by Hong Kong’s newest airline operator Greater Bay Airlines to provide line maintenance and ground handling services at Hong Kong International Airport for its entire fleet. CASL will provide 24/7 aircraft line maintenance support, including transit services, scheduled checks and ground support equipment services. Riding engineer services will also be provided to the airline to release aircraft into service for its entire Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...] about New Hong Kong carrier taps CASL as ground handler
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Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
Dubai will restrict imports of cargo into its international airport for six days from Tuesday to clear a backlog caused by “extraordinarily high” volumes of inbound shipments. Cargo handler dnata told the Financial Times that restrictions would include cargo in transit to other destinations in the UAE with only certain essential items exempted from the ban. “We are currently working around the clock to clear the backlog of unprocessed cargo at Dubai International Airport, caused by … [Read more...] about Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
dnata has promoted David Barker to divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations effective 1 August. In his new role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business at 91 airports in 14 countries, managing a team of over 23,000 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata names new managing director for Singapore David, who joined the company in 2015, was previously the chief executive for dnata USA’s airport operations. He held C-suite roles at JetSource … [Read more...] about dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
The air cargo and logistics industry is currently at the stage of digitalisation, and while the adoption may be nascent there are those who are working hard to accelerate the transformation beyond paperless trails and transactions. Singapore-based tech company Speedcargo knows the value of digitising paperwork and workflow management, but the company believes the next stage is capturing the digital information of cargo. “An industry that is based on the movement of physical goods will need … [Read more...] about Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
SAL to enhance logistics for Saudi’s major events
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), the ground handling arm of Saudia Airlines, has teamed up with local events management company Sela to provide logistics services for Saudi’s major sporting events and activities, particularly those heading towards year end. The two companies signed an agreement that will see SAL provide ground handling services at main airports for upcoming events. Sela is the main organiser of some of the major football and racing events hosted in Saudi Arabia. The signing … [Read more...] about SAL to enhance logistics for Saudi’s major events
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