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NewsNetwork Cargo Management scoops GSA contract
Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Cargo Management (NCM) has been appointed as the GSA for Transcarga International Airways across the US.Caracas, Venezuela-based Transcarga International Airways operates charter cargo services.Javier Gonzalez, NCM’s Florida-based sales manager, said: “I am happy to confirm that we have been appointed Transcarga GSA in the following 13 ...
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ECS expands back office services with India addition
ECS has added a new service centre in India to its back office offering - Squair - on the back of rising demand for air waybill (AWB) verification.The new Squair Service Center is in Mumbai and is the first the company has opened in Asia.ECS said that as demand for ...
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NewsAir Partner and Worldwide GSA join forces in APAC
Centre of photo: Pierre Van der Stichele, Air Partner; and Maggie Goh, chief executive of Worldwide GSA groupGlobal aviation services group, Air Partner, has joined forces with Worldwide GSA, a sister company of the Air Logistics Group, to enhance and expand its cargo offering in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.Air Partner ...
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NewsDigitalisation could see air cargo winners and losers
Ismail Durmaz. Photo: Global GSA GroupWinners and losers could emerge as digitalisation’s role in air cargo develops, says the head of Global GSA Group.Speaking to Air Cargo News, chief executive Ismail Durmaz says digitalisation will disrupt the industry, but it’s not yet clear which part/s will be impacted, and how.“We ...
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Strike Aviation scoops Air Canada Cargo deal for Costa Rica
Air Canada Cargo has selected Strike Aviation to provide General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) services for its new freighter flights to Costa Rica.The GSSA had previously been providing services for the airline's bellyhold operation to Costa Rica but this has now been expanded to include the recently launched freighter ...
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NewsStrike Aviation warns of airfreight market’s ‘self-destructive manner’
Frank Ziesemer, CEO of Strike Aviation GroupThe airfreight market is going back to pre-pandemic levels and acting in a self-destructive manner, warns Frank Ziesemer, CEO of Strike Aviation Group, an international air cargo company and GSSA.Ziesemer says that despite the current market challenges, investment in technology and human resources will ...
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Aero Africa handles first Nairobi-Muscat SalamAir freighter
Air cargo management group Aero Africa has successfully handled the first SalamAir direct freighter from Nairobi, Kenya to Muscat, Oman since it was appointed as the airline's cargo GSSA for Kenya.The flight took place on April 16 using an Airbus A321-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion aircraft."This direct freighter service ...
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NewsAero Africa's new director of strategy
Absolom Ngari. Source: Aero AfricaAero Africa has appointed Absolom Ngari as its director strategy, GSSA & airline partnerships.In his new role, Ngari will be responsible for spearheading the GSSA business including managing its commercial activities, product development, strategic leadership, contract management and managing airline partnerships across the African continent."He will ...
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NewsAero Africa appointed cargo GSSA for Salam Air in Kenya
Aero Africa has been appointed cargo General Sales & Services Agent (GSSA) for Salam Air in Kenya, effective March 30.Salam Air's freighter service from Nairobi to Oman is due to start from April 9, utilising an Airbus A321-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion aircraft once a week.The frequency will be ...
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ECS predicts a rise in demand as airlines ramp up operations
GSSA ECS is expecting a rise in demand for its Total Cargo Management (TCM) services this year as holidaymakers continue to return to the skies and leisure airlines ramp up services.The aviation firm said that this year it expects a 30% tonnage increase for its TCM "all-in" operation this year ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo selects ATC for Germany and Switzerland
Source: ATCAvianca Cargo has appointed ATC Aviation Services to act as its General Sales, and Service Agent (GSSA) in Germany and Switzerland.The deal starts on March 1 and will "strengthen Avianca Cargo’s presence in the region and enhance its cargo sales and services", according to ATC.The deal also represents a ...
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Air Cargo News Awards are open for entry!
It’s time to get your entries together - the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are officially open for entry!The awards are in their 39th year and celebrate companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are nine categories to enter:★ Air Cargo ...
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Kales positive on new carrier Norse Atlantic's expanded network
GSA Kales Group is hopeful the expansion of the recently launched Norse Atlantic's network will help boost bellyhold volumes.In February the carrier revealed plans to add six new flights from Gatwick airport in the UK.Flights to Washington six times per week will launch on June 1, daily flights to Los ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Services now UK cargo GSA for Badr Airlines
Network Airline Services’ sales director John Gilfeather with senior representatives of Badr Airlines in the UK. Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the UK and Ireland cargo GSA for Sudan's Badr Airlines.The airline commenced scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Khartoum, operating a passenger B737-800 ...
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Wexco Group and Teleport sign a GSSA contract for Australia
ECS Group subsidiary Wexco Group has signed a GSSA contract with Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly known as AirAsia) that covers Australia operations for three airlines.The contract covers AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia X, and Indonesia AirAsia, for all belly capacity originating from Australia and New Zealand.The contract ...
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NewsNAS bags Air Arabia Sharjah GSSA role in Italy
Sander van Vilsteren (left) and Andy King (right) with Renjith Crown Thomas (centre). Photo: NAS after signing the new GSA contract in Dubai, DXB.Network Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the cargo GSSA for Air Arabia Sharjah in Italy from January 15.Sander van Vilsteren, NAS Europe’s commercial manager, said: ...
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TCE looks to expand in the Americas
Airline safety management firm Total Cargo Expertise (TCS) is looking to evolve its operations in the Americas after a busy 2022.The ECS Group division said that it already supervises full-freighter turnarounds in Europe and is now looking to expand this service to North, Central and South America as well as ...
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GSSA TAM Group expands in southeast Asia
Hong-Kong headquartered GSSA TAM Group has announced the opening of three offices in southeast Asia.In response to growing demand in the region, TAM Group has embarked on joint ventures with Thailand’s GP Group and Vietnam’s TP Cargo Transport Services to launch offices in Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City ...
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ECS Group ramps up in-house training
GSSA ECS Group is expanding its in-house training programme with the addition of two new courses.The France-headquartered firm said that it would add a dangerous goods transportation overview course, and an in-depth sustainability module.The sustainability module is due to be launched in the first quarter of the year and will ...
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NewsAIA adds to senior management team
Dovile Morris (L) and Karolina Hill. Source: AIAGSSA Airbridge International Agencies (AIA) Cargo has added to its senior management team in Europe.AIA has appointed Dovile Morris as its new vice president commercial & network and Karolina Hill as Germany country manager.Based at AIA’s headquarters in Heathrow, Morris will be tasked ...