Handling Talk

flydubai signs agreement with Saudi Ground Services Company

Written by: Samantha Payne | 20/09/2021

Saudi Ground Services Company has signed an agreement with flydubai to carry out ground handling services for the low cost carrier at airports in the Kingdom.

GHI Conference: the time to build back better now, says KPMG's Chris Brown

Written by: Samantha Payne | 16/09/2021

"How can we use this as an opportunity to grow back better?" That was the invitation of Chris Brown, Director of Global Strategy Group at KPMG Ireland during one of the opening sessions of the eagerly awaited Annual GHI Conference this week.

Steve Allen shares dnata's 'reconnecting a better world' vision post-Covid

Written by: Samantha Payne | 16/09/2021

Steve Allen, dnata’s newly appointed Executive Vice President, exclusively talks to Samantha Payne on the company’s strategy to emerge better and stronger after the pandemic.

New ground handling rates in Nigeria welcomed by industry

Written by: Samantha Payne | 16/09/2021

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and federal government have approved ground handling rates for international carriers and domestic operators in Nigeria that will come into effect from 1 October, 2021 and 1 January, 2022, respectively.

WFS welcomes SriLankan to new CenterPoint terminal

Written by: James Muir | 09/09/2021

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has welcomed SriLankan Airlines as the first customer to its CenterPoint cargo terminal at London Heathrow Airport.

dnata signs up to IATA's 25by2025 diversity plan

Written by: Samantha Payne | 08/09/2021

dnata has become the first global air and travel services provider to sign up to the IATA's 25by2025 initiative that aims to advance gender diversity in the aviation industry.

Swissport equips cargo workers with new mobile app

Written by: James Muir | 06/09/2021

Cargo workers at Swissport are being equipped with a new mobile application and handheld devices to digitise warehousing processes and offer real-time visibility.

Avflight adds Plattsburgh to FBO network

Written by: James Muir | 01/09/2021

Avflight Corporation has made Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York its 24th fixed-based operation (FBO).

Skyport handles 30 live falcons

Written by: James Muir | 01/09/2021

Skyport has handled a shipment of 30 live falcons travelling from Prague to Kuwait City to combat bird strikes by clearing other species of birds.

Diez joins Swissport as Director Global Commercial

Written by: James Muir | 01/09/2021

Andres Diez has joined Swissport as Director Global Commercial, leading the team who will provide solutions to airline customers looking to ramp-up operations.