In week 15 of PLA’s Global Wrap, we feature Airbus’s use of sustainable aviation fuel for its Beluga fleet, as well as the new purpose-built turboprop that FedEx deployed to carry shipments between Paris and Prague. We round up the wrap with other industry updates, including United’s new initiative, AEI’s new orders for its B737-800SF, and the French Legion of Honour making its way to Vietnam. Here’s what happened in week 14. Airbus cuts Beluga fleet’s environmental impact Airbus has taken … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
Worldwide Flight Services
WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded authorised receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. This means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. Also read: WFS to pick up Ukraine International’s cargo at MXP Massimiliano Introini, managing director in Italy, said: “We are honoured to have … [Read more...] about WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
6 In week 11 of the PLA global wrap, we take a look at some of the latest updates from MRO providers and conversion specialists Israel Aerospace Industries and Vallair, as well as the latest inter-airport cooperation across the Atlantic. We also look back at Emirates' first cargo flight using its passenger aircraft. Chicago Rockford, Cologne Bonn Airport team up on e-commerce Chicago Rockford (RFD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) have signed an Airport Cooperation Agreement to optimise … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport as it aims to future-proof its operations at the air cargo hub. The 25,000-sqm facility has capacity for 250,000 tonnes and was designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. Marc Claesen, senior vice president - commercial EMEAA at WFS, explained that the latest investment is inspired by Brussel Airport’s 'commitment to air cargo growth' and … [Read more...] about WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Seattle, extending their 15 years of partnership in North America. Under the agreement WFS will handle all cargo onboard the airline’s daily B777 passenger flights connecting Taipei and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. WFS already holds contracts with EVA Air at the airport for below-wing ramp handling services for its passenger operations as well as ramp and cargo … [Read more...] about EVA Air inks cargo handling deal with WFS in Seattle
WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) worked with Waterloo-based software provider Descartes to deploy Bluetooth readers across its network and provide real-time visibility for shipments and cost-efficient asset management to its airline customers. The global cargo handler has initiated the use of Descartes core Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) readers at some of the major hubs. These readers were designed to track the movement of tagged shipments and unit load devices (ULDs) in the air or on the … [Read more...] about WFS cracks code on real-time ULD tracking with Bluetooth technology
