Fraport agrees ORAT deal with Bahrain Airport Company Written by: Alwyn Brice | 22/06/2017 Handling Talk Fraport has launched a multi-year project to provide the Bahrain Airport Company with comprehensive Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) consulting services.
BGS renews contracts with Norwegian Written by: Alwyn Brice | 16/06/2017 Handling Talk BGS is to supply fuel for Norwegian at Lithuanian and Polish airports.
Partnership at Luton will enhance offer Written by: Alwyn Brice | 15/06/2017 Handling Talk Lounge & Catering Low cost carrier easyJet has announced a partnership with Signature Flight Support.
WFS to handle Paris Air Show again Written by: Alwyn Brice | 14/06/2017 Handling Talk Worldwide Flight Services will once again be looking after the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event.
Air BP managing Cape Town operation Written by: Alwyn Brice | 12/06/2017 Handling Talk Air BP has announced that it has taken over the management and operation of fuel services at Cape Town International airport in South Africa, with effect from June 1.
Operations resume after customs strikes at Chilean airports Written by: Felicity Stredder | 02/06/2017 Handling Talk A strike by the National Association of Customs Officers of Chile (ANFACH) which began on Wednesday May 24 concluded on Monday of this week.
Airport authority proposes cap on revenue share of ISPs in India Written by: Felicity Stredder | 01/06/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters A proposal by Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) to cap royalties paid to them by independent service providers (ISPs) has been opposed by airport operators.
Etihad Cargo and Intradco Global transport endangered black rhinos Written by: Felicity Stredder | 31/05/2017 Handling Talk Cargo Matters Together with animal transport specialist Intradco Global, Etihad Cargo has returned the endangered black rhino to its natural habitat in Rwanda.
Worldwide Flight Services sells its Italian ground handling business Written by: Alwyn Brice | 26/05/2017 Handling Talk Has Italy has proved to be a country too far for Worldwide Flight Services?
Swissport Brazil picks up accolade Written by: Alwyn Brice | 22/05/2017 Handling Talk Swissport Brazil has been awarded with the 2016 Program of Excellence by Azul Airlines.
WFS reorganises management structure Written by: Felicity Stredder | 22/05/2017 Handling Talk Contracts & Appointments Craig Smyth, Group CEO of Worldwide Flight Services, has announced new appointments in the company as part of its objective to grow cargo and ground handling operations globally.
SriLankan no longer only ground handler at BIA and MRIA? Written by: Felicity Stredder | 16/05/2017 Handling Talk Sri Lanka is considering opening up ground handling services to global airlines in an effort to ensure competitive pricing.
Emirates Group's full year profits drop 70% Written by: Felicity Stredder | 11/05/2017 Handling Talk Contending with higher costs and reduced fares, Emirates Group has reported a 70% year-on-year decrease in profit for the financial year ending March 31.
JetBlue stakes environmental claim Written by: Alwyn Brice | 08/05/2017 Handling Talk Green Scene US carrier JetBlue had a busier operation in 2016 compared with the previous year and this extra activity saw it increase by 1.08% its carbon emissions total.
Air India SATS invests Rs 55m in India’s first automated aircraft cleaning robot Written by: Felicity Stredder | 04/05/2017 Handling Talk Tech Talk Air India SATS Airport Services has become the first ground handler in India to introduce automated aircraft exterior cleaning at Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi.
Written by: Alwyn Brice | 12/06/2017