Pharma volumes handled by WFS in Brussels rose by some 170% in 2016 and will soar to a new high in 2017. Volumes in the first 10 months of the year have already exceeded three million kilos. Marc Claesen, regional vice president of WFS in Belgium, said: “We are proud to be the first WFS station in Europe with CEIV accreditation and to be supporting our customers and the efforts of Brussels Airport to create the world’s first CEIV-certified airport community.” The … [Read more...] about WFS gains IATA CEIV Pharma Cert in Brussels
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Five new ground handling contracts for WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded five new cargo handling contracts by passenger and freighter airlines in France. Four of the contracts cover Paris CDG as well as handling at WFS’ other 11 cargo stations across France. Vietnam Airlines has renewed its cargo handling agreement with WFS, while CAL Cargo Airlines has appointed WFS to provide receiving points for cargo which is then trucked to Belgium to connect with its Boeing 747 freighter services ex Liege. WFS has … [Read more...] about Five new ground handling contracts for WFS
WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling for its new twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter services to Pittsburgh International Airport. The launch of the new route, which took place earlier this month, makes Qatar Airways the first international airline to commence a scheduled freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It becomes the airline’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas to be launched in 2017. With the … [Read more...] about WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
St. Louis Lambert reports boom in charter activities
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) reported a boom in cargo charter activity in 2017. This year, the airport had witnessed a 30% increase in freight charters, compared with the same period in 2016. The average weight of cargo on flights has increased almost four-fold to 45,982 lbs (20,857 kgs). The mainstay of the charter flights has been the region’s thriving automotive and aerospace industries. In September, the airport also saw its two heaviest charter movements in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Lambert reports boom in charter activities
WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification
WFS Fueling in Hong Kong announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001: 2015 certification, the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) flagship quality management systems standard. Founded in 1998 to coincide with the opening of the new Hong Kong International Airport on the island of Chep Lap Kok, WFS Fueling provides into-plane fueling operations for over 60 airlines, including five new customers that joined in 2017. ISO 9001 helps organisations … [Read more...] about WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification
WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has more than doubled its cargo handling operation at the Boston-Logan International Airport to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa, SAS and Swiss International Air Lines. WFS, starting building a name for itself in Boston 12 years ago and prior to this latest expansion has been operating from a 30,000 sq ft facility on behalf of three major airline customers; American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. Following a successful bid for the new … [Read more...] about WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
