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ECS positive for FLYONE's new destinations
GSSA ECS is hoping it will be able to capitalise on four new destinations added by customer airline FLYONE as part of its Total Cargo Managment (TCM) service agreement.The low-cost Moldova-based carrier has added new flights to Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Brussels and Dusseldorf to Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Sharm el-Sheikh and ...
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Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR gets ready for conversion
Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR is being prepared for the initial stages of conversion at a US facility.The Orlando, Florida-based freighter conversion company said in a LinkedIn post that the prototype will be the first of four 777-200LRMF freighter conversions that will be delivered to its launch customer Cargojet in Mississuaga, Ontario.The ...
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NewsNallian speeds dnata’s checks in Brussels
Photo: NallianGround handling agent dnata is using Nallian’s Check-it mobile and web app for pharma, damages, and dangerous goods at its BRUcargo operation in Brussels.The data sharing specialist said that the app avoids back and forth mailing with customers and other stakeholders, and improves quality and compliance.Checklists are created in ...
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GlobalX continues air cargo investments with A321 lease and confirms A330F future focus
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has signed the second of four planned operating leases for Airbus A321 aircraft with Greenwich Highland Aviation to use in its Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) programme.GHA arranged the acquisition of the aircraft (MSN 1953) from an entity it manages. The aircraft will commence conversion in July 2022, and ...
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ECS Group to develop APAC air cargo operations for Bamboo Airways
Vietnamese leisure airline, Bamboo Airways has selected GSSA ECS Group to develop its air cargo operations in four countries as it expands its network across Asia Pacific.Three years after its first passenger flights in 2019, Bamboo Airways is placing a strong focus on cargo operations within its network, and recently ...
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Swissport seeks to improve procurement procedures
Swissport has teamed up with cognitive procurement software pioneer Zycus in a bid to improve efficiency, compliance and consistency in its procurement programme.The global airport ground services and air cargo handling company has signed a multi-year contract with Zycus to deliver a scalable Source to Pay (S2P) technology solution.S2P is ...
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Lessor Merx to add first converted B737-800SF freighter
Lessor Merx Aviation will add its first B737-800SF converted freighter to its fleet with work being carried out by Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI).The aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 35131 has just commenced modification and is scheduled to be redelivered in August. An end customer has not yet been announced.All touch ...
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Newsdnata invests $100m to green its operations
dnata has increased investments in electric and hybrid ramp, ground support (GSE) and forklift equipment. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata plans to invest $100m in green operations in the next two years to help it reduce its carbon footprint 20% by 2024, and 50% by 2030.Investments will span infrastructure, equipment and ...
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InsightsSwissport embraces growth and green logistics
Swissport is demonstrating how ground handlers can go green and decarbonise while simultaneously growing their air cargo handling businesses.Active at 285 airports in 45 countries across six continents at the end of 2021, Swissport is a major air cargo handler.The air cargo segment comprises 25% of the business, although last ...
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InsightsColumn: European air cargo faces up to the end of cargo-cabin flights
In a column for Air Cargo News, CharterSync's Ed Gillett considers the opportunities and risks for freight forwarders, charter desks and operators as cargo-in-the-cabin flights come to an end.The worst effects of Covid-19 may appear to be over, but the end to disruption in the air cargo market is still ...
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InsightsAirfreight reacts to challenges in energy logistics
Demand remains steady in the energy airfreight market with rising oil prices and renewables development helping to fuel business, writes Yvonne Mulder.The general consensus in the energy airfreight market is that the pressure from governments, consumers and campaigners to end the use of fossil fuels will not significantly impact their ...
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NewsTAM delivers 30th Saab 340 cargo conversion
Photo: AFKSweden-based Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has delivered its 3oth Saab 340 cargo conversion.The Saab 340B was converted on behalf of Latvia-based RAF-Avia, which already operates a mix of cargo and passenger-configured Saab 340s and ATR 72s, and an Antonov 26.TAM managing director Pär Gulle said: “We see an increasing ...
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NewsECS Group set for further expansion and investment
Adrien Thominet, ECS Group. Source: ECSThe ECS Group has this year announced major contracts in two of its target growth areas, South America and Asia, while it is also continuing to invest in its modular service offering.In April, ECS Group Brazilian subsidiary BCS AIR revealed that it was working with ...
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NewsSwissport expands into Italy with acquisition
Photo: SwissportSwissport has been awarded the ground handling business of the company formerly known as Alitalia at Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy.Alitalia entered extraordinary administration in 2017. In October 2021, its operations and assets were transferred to new state-owned flag carrier ITA Airways.Aviation services company Swissport has now started preparations ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Services becomes sole cargo GSSA for RwandAir in Scandinavia
Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the sole cargo GSSA for RwandAir in Scandinavia, effective May 1.NAS is already the cargo GSSA for the flag carrier airline of Rwanda throughout Europe.Sander van Vilsteren, NAS' senior commercial manager for the EMEA Region, said: “We are very ...
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NewsGSSA Strike Aviation targets gender equality
Julia Knecht-Ostwaldt. Source: Strike AviationGSSA Strike Aviation has signed up to IATA's “25by2025” where companies pledge that 25% of management roles will be occupied by women by 2025.The company said that by joining the campaign it has pledged to promote gender equality and also leading by example.Strike Aviation said that ...
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NewsSwissport continues cargo expansion with new Vienna facility
Swissport has continued its "aggressive" expansion in air cargo with the opening of a new 8,000 sq m facility near Vienna Airport.The handler said the new facility, its second at the Austrian airport, would allow it to resolve local constraints and provide air carriers and forwarders in Vienna with "additional ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn promotes Hunziker to regional role
Reto Hunziker. Source: Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has promoted Reto Hunziker to regional director – Europe.In Hunziker's new role he will take charge of all products across Europe, working with the chief commercial officers to grow and expand the company’s footprint in the region.He has worked for the company for more ...
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NewsNew carrier Norse Atlantic selects Kales for cargo services
Credit: Malcolm Nason. Source: Norse AtlanticSoon to be launched Norse Atlantic Airways has selected Kales Group as its GSSA as part of total cargo management (TCM) deal that will see the carrier outsource all cargo-related activities.Since May 1, Kales has been performing all sales, administrative and operational activities, including the ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints new president Americas
David Mccown. Source: Chapman FreebornAir charter company Chapman Freeborn has appointed David McCown as president of its Americas business.McCown joins Chapman Freeborn following a 17-year career at Air Partner, where he was president of Air Partner Americas.In total, he has 26 years of experience in the aviation industry, having started ...