New pop-up check-in facility rolled out in Australia Written by: Alwyn Brice | 19/09/2017 Handling Talk Tech Talk Given that most people dislike the queues at airport check-in facilities, it would seem a good idea to manage the facility remotely.
WFS doubles cargo handling capacity at Boston Logan International airport Written by: Felicity Stredder | 12/09/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Contracts & Appointments Worldwide Flight Services has more than doubled its cargo handling operation at Boston Logan to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa, SAS and Swiss International Air Lines.
Air India sell-off attracting interest Written by: Alwyn Brice | 08/09/2017 Handling Talk Turkey’s Celebi Aviation Holding is the latest company to exhibit interest in the Air India privatisation programme.
SATS brings augmented reality to the ramp Written by: Felicity Stredder | 08/09/2017 Handling Talk Tech Talk On September 5, Asian ground handler SATS announced the introduction of smart glasses to ramp operations.
More contracts for Menzies Aviation Written by: Alwyn Brice | 07/09/2017 Handling Talk Contracts & Appointments Menzies Aviation has secured renewals and new contracts in the US.
Green gain in Spain Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/09/2017 Handling Talk GSE Focus Spain’s leading airport handling service provider continued to upgrade its vehicle fleet in the first half of the year, adding more than 650 new pieces of equipment.
WFS sees North American cargo volumes surge 17% in 2017 Written by: Felicity Stredder | 06/09/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters In the first seven months of the year, Worldwide Flight Services has observed a rise in cargo volumes of over 17% across its US network of nearly 60 cargo locations.
FOD not forgotten in San Domingo Written by: Alwyn Brice | 24/08/2017 Handling Talk With safety uppermost in mind, Menzies Aviation’s administrative team in Santo Domingo recently spent a day airside, collecting foreign object debris.
Air BP introduces biojet fuel to Norway's Bergen airport Written by: Alwyn Brice | 24/08/2017 Handling Talk Green Scene Air BP is now offering commercial jet biofuel to customers at Bergen airport in Norway.
SATS launches new mobile travel app Written by: Felicity Stredder | 11/08/2017 Handling Talk Tech Talk SATS has today (August 11) announced the launch of its new mobile travel app, Ready To Travel, at the NATAS Fair.
Continued growth at Frankfurt airport Written by: Felicity Stredder | 11/08/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Cargo throughput at Frankfurt airport has continued to increase in July, rising 4.2%, year-on-year, to 188,009 tonnes.
New monthly cargo record for PACTL in July Written by: Felicity Stredder | 10/08/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters After June proved to be an impressive month for cargo volumes, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal has surpassed itself as July’s results are released.
Brussels airport reports record passenger traffic in July Written by: Felicity Stredder | 07/08/2017 Handling Talk Airlines Brussels airport recorded its best month for passenger traffic in July 2017, handling 2.5m flyers for the first time in the airport’s history.
IATA reveals strong industry growth in June Written by: Felicity Stredder | 04/08/2017 Handling Talk Airlines Air travel has demonstrated its fastest first-half growth in 12 years as IATA releases global passenger traffic data for June.
Swissport Ghana receives Best Terminal Operator (KIA) Award Written by: Felicity Stredder | 03/08/2017 Handling Talk At the 2017 National Trade Facilitation Awards, Swissport International subsidiary, Swissport Ghana, has won the prestigious Best Terminal Operator (KIA) Award.
Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/09/2017