Menzies and TIACA lend backing to GHI’s new Cargo Zone Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/08/2019 Handling Talk Menzies and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have backed Ground Handling International's all new-Cargo Zone, which debuts at the 21st Annual GHI Conference in Amsterdam, on 4-7 November.
Menzies and TIACA lend backing to GHI’s new Cargo Zone Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/08/2019 Handling Talk Menzies and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have backed Ground Handling International's all new-Cargo Zone, which debuts at the 21st Annual GHI Conference in Amsterdam, on 4-7 November.
Virgin and Delta expand US-UK cargo network Written by: Felicity Stredder | 15/08/2019 Cargo Matters Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are boosting flights between the UK and US from next summer, in a move which sees Delta join Virgin at Gatwick airport for the first time.
time:matters adds three locations in Asia Written by: Felicity Stredder | 15/08/2019 Cargo Matters Lufthansa’s ‘special speed logistics’ subsidiary, time:matters, has added three stations in Japan, Singapore and Thailand to its network.
Gatwick airport introduces Facebook Messenger chatbot Written by: Felicity Stredder | 13/08/2019 Tech Talk London’s Gatwick airport has launched a chatbot, named Gail, to provide flight information, notifications and information on airport shops, restaurants and other facilities through Facebook Messenger.
Garsite completes Government order of 43 fuelling units Written by: Felicity Stredder | 12/08/2019 Acquisitions & Achievements Garsite, self-professed 'go-to' supplier for US and foreign aviation refuelling equipment, has completed a large scale order ahead of schedule.
Menzies acquires Canadian logistics provider Written by: Felicity Stredder | 12/08/2019 Cargo Matters Acquisitions & Achievements Menzies Aviation has acquired GTO Global Logistics Inc, a Canadian logistics services provider based in Vancouver.
Air cargo volumes continue their decline Written by: Felicity Stredder | 09/08/2019 Cargo Matters Market data IATA’s latest airfreight market data shows that cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), declined for the eighth month in a row in June.
dnata expands marhaba lounge at DXB Written by: Felicity Stredder | 07/08/2019 Lounge & Catering dnata’s passenger services subsidiary marhaba has expanded its lounge at Dubai International airport’s Terminal 3.
Silk Way USA appoints new VP Americas Written by: Felicity Stredder | 06/08/2019 Contracts & Appointments Silk Way Airlines USA has appointed Fadi Nahas to the position of Vice President, The Americas.
SAHCO bolsters its GSE fleet Written by: Felicity Stredder | 06/08/2019 GSE Focus Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has acquired a fleet of new baggage tow tractors.
Swiss WorldCargo to launch nonstop service to Osaka and Washington DC Written by: Felicity Stredder | 05/08/2019 Cargo Matters Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight division of Swiss International Air Lines, will begin nonstop services to Osaka, Japan, and Washington D.C. in the US as of March 2020.
Oslo airport taking electric buses Written by: Alwyn Brice | 02/08/2019 Green Scene Oslo airport is to take delivery of eight VDL articulated electric buses.
Menzies renews contract with Westjet in Toronto Written by: Felicity Stredder | 01/08/2019 Handling Talk Contracts & Appointments Menzies Aviation has announced the renewal of its contract with WestJet at Toronto Pearson International, Canada’s largest and busiest airport.
Pegasus Airlines partners with ICRON to digitalise operations Written by: Felicity Stredder | 31/07/2019 Tech Talk ICRON, provider of Supply Chain Optimisation software solutions, has entered into a partnership with Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus to digitalise and optimise the airline’s end-to-end planning, decision making and operations.
Air Dispatch achieves loadsheet milestone Written by: Felicity Stredder | 30/07/2019 Acquisitions & Achievements Provider of centralised load control services Air Dispatch recently produced its five millionth loadsheet since its foundation in 2007.