All GSSA Articles – Page 11
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NewsPolar appoints Network Cargo as Canada GSA
Network Cargo have been appointed by Polar Air Cargo (PAC) as GSA in Canada.“We are extremely pleased to announce that we have appointed Network Cargo, as our general sales agent for all of Canada,” said PAC vice president of sales, Americas, Thomas Betenia.The deal includes the whole of Canada, utilising ...
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NewsChallenge Air Cargo offers scheduled China-Europe freighter
GSSA and charter broker Challenge Air Cargo (CAC) is offering capacity on CAL Cargo Airline's recently relaunched freighter service between Tel Aviv, Liege and Zhengzhou.The service operates three-time-per week and the airline said that it hopes to "rapidly grow in frequencies".CAC, which along with the airline are both part of ...
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Etihad Cargo partners with ECS Group subsidiaries as part of strategised commercial transformation
Etihad Cargo has entered into cargo service provider (CSP) agreements with ECS Group subsidiaries.As part of one of the agreements, Globe Air will provide Etihad Cargo with "customer services, reservations, post-flight support, operations support, accounting and billing support services" at Etihad Cargo's hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Services scoops Trans Caribbean Cargo deal
Network Airline Services has been appointed by freighter operator Trans Caribbean Cargo (TCC) as its cargo general sales agent (CGSA) in Europe.The partnership, which started on February 1, includes total coverage in Belgium, France, Germany as well as the Netherlands. Further countries are expected to be added in the foreseeable ...
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VietJet Cargo searches for Malaysian GSA
VietJet Cargo is looking for a GSA to represent it in Kuala Lumpur as it continues to expand its cargo network.A tender has now opened and companies in Malaysia are invited to bid for the first time.The GSA will be responsible for all the commercial activities for sales, marketing and ...
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NewsDreamlifts and Antonov Airlines part ways after failing to reach agreement
Graham WittonDreamlifts will no longer act as worldwide GSA for Antonov Airlines after the companies were unable to reach an "acceptable agreement".Dreamlifts said it had been proud to represent Antonov since 2016, but "having failed to reach an acceptable agreement, Dreamlifts has, with great regret, decided not to renew its ...
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Finalists revealed for the Air Cargo News Awards
Following an in-depth judging process, we are delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Air Cargo News Awards. The winners will be revealed on Friday 24 April at the Runnymede on Thames Hotel, near Heathrow Airport in the UK.Here are this year’s finalists:Best Freighter Operator: Antonov Airlines, Cargolux Airlines ...
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NewsATC Aviation expands east European GSSA network with Brainway buy
L-R: Ingo Zimmer and Günter PeplATC Aviation Services Group has acquired Austrian cargo general sales and services agent (GSSA) Brainway and its subsidiaries in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia.Brainway and its subsidiaries will join ATC, the Germany-based GSSA, from the beginning of February.Among the airlines represented ...
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TAL Aviation scoops Kenya Airways cargo deal
GSSA TAL Aviation has won the contract to provide Kenya Airways with sales services in the Ivory Coast.Anita Mirchandani, TAL Aviation's Country Manager Ivory Coast, will head the deal, which covers "a variety of cargo and logistics services throughout its market as sole representative of Kenya Airways Cargo".It is the ...
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Sichuan Airlines to launch Brussels-Xi'an A330 freighter
Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines, which tomorrow launches an A330 freighter service between Brussels and Xi’an, has appointed ATC Aviation Services as its GSSA in Europe.Chengdu-headquartered Sichuan Airlines will start the twice a week direct freighter service into Brussels on November 26.Edward Zhou, department manager of freighter sales department of Sichuan ...
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NewsJoint effort delivers Beaujolais Nouveau to Japan
From left to right, the three partners involved: Kim Van Assche, VP sales Europe at DHL Aviation; Taneda san of Nippon Express; and Jean Ceccaldi, managing director of Aero Cargo FranceDHL Aviation, Nippon Express and general sales and services agent (GSSA) Aero Cargo France (a subsidiary of ECS Group) have ...
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NewsNok Air signs up with ECS Group
L-R: Chirasak Chandratat (AVS GSA TH), Monchai Jirakiertivadhana (AVS GSA), Wutthiphum Jurangkool (Nok Air), Pravej Ongartsittigul (Nok Air)Low-cost Thai carrier Nok Air has concluded a Total Cargo Management (TCM) agreement with GSSA ECS Group.AVS GSA Thailand, a subsidiary of ECS Group, is leading the contract to manage capacity sales and ...
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ATC Aviation partners with Air Astana
Leading GSSA (general sales and services agent) ATC Aviation Services has announced a new partnership with Air Astana in Europe.Founded in 2001, Air Astana is the national carrier of Kazakhstan and is headquartered in Almaty.The airline offers a route network within Kazakhstan and serves international destinations in Europe and Asia. ...
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NewsGlobe Air Cargo launches animal transportation service
Globe Air Cargo (GAC) UK, a subsidiary of ECS Group, has launched 'PetCare by ECS Group', a service that transports pets by air to and from the UK.The service allows pets to travel on the same flight* as their owners, in a heat-controlled environment. It also advises customers of the ...
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ECS recruits van de Weg as ‘disruptive force’
ECS Group has recruited Robert van de Weg as chief commercial officer to act as “a disruptive force” to help the GSSA reinvent itself “to embody a new business model”.“We’re completely redefining the contours of what we do,” said Adrien Thominet, ECS Group chief executive. "We’ve created a robust set-up ...
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NewsCaribbean Airlines to add cargo services from Curacao
Caribbean Airlines will will tomorrow begin offering cargo services to/from Curacao after signing a deal with GSSA Maduro Air Freight Services.Through the deal, the airline will offer air cargo services in and out of Curacao to the wider Caribbean and international ports worldwide.Commenting on the launch, chief executive Garvin Medera ...
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ECS Group expands Australasia presence with Wexco acquisition
Australia and New Zealand-based Wexco (not to be confused with Wexco Cargo GSSA) has been acquired by the ECS Group as it looks to expand its presence in the region."Through this acquisition, ECS Group is developing its presence all around the world and has reaffirmed its leadership position," ECS said."The ...
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Awards open for entry! Don't miss out
The time has come and the clock is ticking! Entries are now open for the 36th edition of the Air Cargo News awards, the Oscars of the airfreight industry.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.Winning an award ...
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It's time to start preparing: Awards entries open on October 1
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that our prestigious annual awards for 2020 will open for entry on October 1 - so it's time to start thinking about your entry.Submissions are reviewed by a panel of experts. The award categories are as follows:Ground handler of the yearCharter broker of ...
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NewsGlobe Air Cargo Turkey signs exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo
Globe Air Cargo Turkey (GAC TR), a Turkish subsidiary of the ECS Group, has signed an exclusivity contract with EgyptAir Cargo. From September, GAC TR will market the airline's cargo.The exclusivity contract is a step forwards for GAC TR, which has been recognised by EgyptAir Cargo as a preferred sales ...