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Peter Oostenenk is the Chief Executive Officer of Aviapartner, a large handling operation with an extensive network of stations across continental Europe. His view is that tough times breed both challenging conditions for operations; but also a stimulating environment for growth. Jo Murray reports...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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Emirates took delivery of the first of its A380s in July by which time it was fully prepared for all aspects of the aircraft’s operation in service. Airline Handling International (AHI) asks Robin Padgett, Vice President Procurement – Airline, and Walter Riggans, Vice president, at Emirates (RP&WR) about the management of the A380 on the ground as well as the servicing of the whole Emirates fleet
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Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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Political and humanitarian issues in Africa always steal the headlines at the expense of tales of progress, achievement and excellence. That is not to say they are not there, just that they are not readily celebrated. So what is going on in the ground handling market in Africa that is worthy of note and where are the obstacles to progress? Jo Murray finds out
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Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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BIDAir Services is the local provider of ground handling services to South Africa’s 10 airports alongside Menzies Aviation and Swissport. Alan Howie (AH), Managing Director of BIDAir, answers Airline Handling International’s (AHI’s) questions
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Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has a new man at the helm: Chief Executive Officer Philip Bowell. His arrival correlates nicely with massive investment plans for the airport, as well as structural change at the regulatory level. Jo Murray speaks to him...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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Talk of cargo IT systems has filled boardrooms and conference rooms for years. Handlers, airlines, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, general sales agents and everyone in between have an interest in getting it right but there is no Holy Grail. Jo Murray finds out what it means – from the users’ perspective – to implement a cargo IT solution that accommodates the handling function...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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China Southern outsources ground handling at most of its international destination airports. But ground handling providers, though present at 80% of the airline's operations abroad, are very much second choice. China Southern, based in Guangzhou in the Guangdon province, prefers to come to reciprocal arrangements with its counterpart airlines...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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The economics of airline catering depend upon: volume, product innovation and price, says Georgie Ong (GO), Chief Executive Officer of Changi International Airport Services Pte Ltd (CIAS). He answers Airline Handling International’s (AHI’s) questions about what is really involved in airline catering ...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
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