Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, is extending its North American network to Atlanta after winning the tender to operate Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (H-JAIA) new Cargo Building C, a key part of the airport’s multi-billion dollar master plan to accommodate the future aviation needs of the region. This move, represents the latest investment by WFS to grow its global handling capabilities. The company has recently expanded … [Read more...] about H-JAIA selects WFS to meet the region’s future world class cargo handling needs
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WFS Ground Italy sold to Inceptus SpA
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) sold its ground handling business in Italy to Inceptus SpA. The sale of WFS Ground Italy to Inceptus SpA was completed on 19 May 2017, and WFS will no longer be involved in ground handling activities in Italy. Following the deal, Inceptus SpA will continue to utilise the WFS Ground Italy name until the end of August 2017 as per the agreement. On the other hand, WFS will continue to own and operate its growing cargo handling business in … [Read more...] about WFS Ground Italy sold to Inceptus SpA
WFS wins PIA contract for cargo handling, trucking in UK
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a three-year contract to provide cargo handling and trucking services for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the UK. WFS will handle export and import cargo for PIA’s wide-bodied flights at London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester, connecting customers in the UK with Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. At Heathrow, cargo carried onboard PIA’s 10 flights a week will be managed at WFS’ Building 551 in the airport’s World Cargocentre. WFS also … [Read more...] about WFS wins PIA contract for cargo handling, trucking in UK
FCS, WFS merger at Frankfurt complete
The operations of FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services GmbH and WFS Worldwide Flight Services in Frankfurt have been fully merged following the takeover of FCS by WFS a few months ago. Since 1 February 2016 FCS has been in charge of the WFS handling - with physical handling carried out by FCS using its warehouse facilities. All customers of WFS were smoothly moved to the FCS premises due to an optimised restructuring of the existing capacity, the pair said, adding that documentary handling of all WFS … [Read more...] about FCS, WFS merger at Frankfurt complete
WFS to acquire US-based Consolidated Aviation Services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) - the world’s largest air cargo handler and one of the leading providers of airline ground handling and technical services - has continued its expansionist bent with an agreement to acquire New York-based Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS) for an undisclosed price. CAS is one of the leading cargo handlers in the US, serving over 250 airline customers. WFS, which was acquired by Platinum Equity in September 2015, is present at over 145 major airports in more … [Read more...] about WFS to acquire US-based Consolidated Aviation Services
WFS takes 51% stake in Fraport Cargo Services
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to acquire a 51 per cent shareholding in Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) as part of a strategic partnership with Fraport AG. The investment is part of WFS’ strategy to continue to expand in Europe’s major cargo markets. Fraport is to retain a 49 per cent share in FCS and will continue to take a substantial role in the management of the company. Terms of the transaction, which WFS and Fraport plan to close by September 2015, have not been … [Read more...] about WFS takes 51% stake in Fraport Cargo Services
