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
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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
China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has earned a new multi-year cargo handling contract with China Airlines, extending their partnership at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s biggest air cargo gateway, to more than 25 years. China Airlines signed its first cargo handling agreement in 2000 with FCS, a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the SATS Group. Today, it is the most longstanding airline customer of FCS, transporting some 25,000 tons of cargo annually on its Boeing 777 flights … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years
Turkish Airlines awards three-year ground handling contract to WFS in Denver
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a three-year contract from Turkish Airlines for ramp handling and cabin cleaning services at Denver International Airport in Colorado. The contract aligns with the launch of Turkish Airlines’ 14th destination in the United States. Türkiye’s flag carrier began operations to Denver in June 2024 with three weekly flights, increasing to four weekly flights in July, using Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 airliners between Istanbul and … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines awards three-year ground handling contract to WFS in Denver
BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
BioNatur Plastics has recognised Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, commitment to sustainability and honoured Stephanie Peacock, Director of Sourcing & Supply in North America at WFS, with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry. Since WFS became the launch customer for BioNatur Plastics’ biodegradable stretch wrap and pallet covers for cargo shipments in North America, … [Read more...] about BioNatur honours WFS for pioneering the use of biodegradable plastics in the global air cargo industry
WFS signs up airside transport fleet for HVO biofuel trial at Heathrow Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on 1 July 2024, the trial Initially involves two of WFS’s airside transport vehicles. Based on the successful outcome of the trial, WFS will … [Read more...] about WFS signs up airside transport fleet for HVO biofuel trial at Heathrow Airport
