Handling Talk

Hactl COO to reveal ethos behind the world’s Best Station at GHI’s 12th Asian Conference

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 17/01/2019

Hactl COO Tan Chee Hong will reveal the culture of service quality and exceeding customer expectations that propelled the group's Hong Kong ground handling operation to the world's Best Station crown in a keynote presentation to be given at GHI's 12th Asian Conference, Kuala Lumpur on March 20.

Menzies finalises Airline Services takeover

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 17/01/2019

John Menzies PLC has released a trading update ahead of its preliminary results on March 13, 2019, confirming the acquisition Airline Services Limited.

Pharma approval for GTA dnata

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 16/01/2019

GTA dnata, dnata’s joint venture company in Canada, has been certified by IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes and facilities in Toronto.

ISAGO renewed by dnata in the Philippines

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 09/01/2019

Ground handler dnata continues to be recognised for achieving high safety standards.

Menzies starts the New Year in style

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 07/01/2019

Menzies Aviation has announced a variety of contract wins, which sees it expanding its presence across Europe.

Fraport is re-signed at Frankfurt

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 24/12/2018

Deutsche Lufthansa is entrusting Fraport Ground Services with the provision of ground handling services to all Lufthansa aircraft at Frankfurt airport for another seven years.

Swissport wins Salamair handling contract in Muscat

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 14/12/2018

SalamAir of Oman has signed a five-year contract with Swissport International for hub handling at Muscat International airport.

ATS honoured in Business Excellence Awards

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 13/12/2018

Airport Terminal Services’ Vancouver team has been named a top finalist in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards.

Avianca awards New York JFK contract to WFS

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 12/12/2018

Worldwide Flight Services has been awarded a new three-year contract by Colombia’s Avianca Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport.

IndiGo chooses Hong Kong handler

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 12/12/2018

IndiGo has selected Asia Airfreight Terminal as its cargo handler in Hong Kong.