Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo across major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the U.S. market to over 20 years. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has renewed contracts to WFS at Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, and Washington Dulles airports, which includes … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM extends contracts with WFS across major airport gateways in North America
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Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, reputation for freighter handling at Liege Airport has earned a new multi-year contract with Magma Aviation. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F flight rotations a week. WFS will also handle cargo onboard charter flights operated by Magma Aviation’s freighter fleet. The overall contract will see WFS handle more than 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year for … [Read more...] about Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege
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
WFS becomes the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles in the latest global initiative supporting SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities. Supplied by vehicle partner, TCR, the Goldhofer Sherpa E6 towing trucks are being used to support WFS’ ramp and cargo handling services for more than 50 airlines at AMS, which is one of Europe’s busiest air cargo … [Read more...] about WFS becomes the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles
SATS posts S$65m 1Q net profit on robust growth
SATS reported its unaudited results for the three months ended 30 June 2024 (1Q FY25). In 1Q FY25, SATS Group's revenue increased by 15.5% to S$1.37 billion compared to the same period last year arising from both Gateway Services and Food Solutions. Revenue for Gateway Services increased by 12.0% YoY to S$1,059.5 million. This growth was attributed to the increase in air cargo volume driven by high-tech shipments, growth of eCommerce, and the shift from ocean freight due to the … [Read more...] about SATS posts S$65m 1Q net profit on robust growth
Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a 5-year license to provide ramp handling for aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4. The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of potential service providers’ operations, presence at JFK and in North America, financial status, safety record and processes, and service testimonials. WFS is already an … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4