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Fully prepared at Emirates
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
Assisting in Africa
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
Economically speaking
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
Being BIDAir Services
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
Investment, teamwork and training
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
China Southern opts for reciprocity
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
Volume, product innovation and price
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
Training, simplification and standardisation
EVA International’s Air Cargo Handling conference delivered three clear messages: training is key, simplification is imperative and the standardisation of concepts are de rigueur if the air cargo handling industry is to reach its full potential. Jo Murray was there...read more
Date Posted: 24/09/2008
Issue: Airline Handling International November 2008
