LATEST ISSUE

August 2010
Vol. 15 Issue 4

LOUNGES & CATERING
Lounge management and catering are just two ancillary revenue streams that can be considered by a handler today who is looking to diversify.

WORLD ANALYSIS
A brief foray into the world of the Scandinavian handler.

DE-ICING
Winter is never over – it just moves between the hemispheres. In consequence, de-icing is a hardy perennial, but one that is cultivated by only a few specialists. We take a look at suppliers’ products, developments and the importance of recouping waste fluid.

EU GROUND HANDLING DIRECTIVE
Bob Schmitz looks at the realities of the 96/67 EC Directive and asks whether the handling industry has really progressed since its implementation.

INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
John Willis has been in the Civil Aviation ground handling sector for nigh on 50 years. Here he looks back on charters, change, catering - and coaches.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLEMENT
Following the publication of our environmental supplement in 2009, we present here a comprehensive update on matters green of relevance to the aviation sector.

SAFETY AUDIT CASE STUDY
Aero Services Egypt was amongst the first ground handlers to apply for and be audited for iSaGo certification. Here Hatem Ibrahim, the company’s VP Business Development, talks about the process.

TRACTORS, TRAILERS & ULDS
Every GSE operation needs the basic commodities. Here we take a look at how the three sectors have performed over the last 12 months.

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REGULARS

GHI NEWS
WFS gains SAFE accreditation; Fresh lease of life for Pulkovo; Bulgaria opens up its ramp; VIP security facility unveiled; Gate Gourmet expanding again; Divestment goes according to plan;

LEGAL COLUMN
Len Kirsch raises concerns over airports stepping into the handling arena.

IT NEWS
Beijing entrusts growth to SITA; Service and productivity enhancement; CUTE club to get more kiosks; Handling an extra 10m passengers; Flightcare opts for German software; Passengers with no time: Toulouse; Weight & balance solutions update

CARGO NEWS
Kenyan cargo centre opens for business; New offi ces for transport specialist; Dnata Cargo now ready for action;

PEOPLE AND CONTRACTS

RAMP SAFETY BRIEFING
Death on the ramp; The strange case of the missing Door; Cheek to cheek… but not on the ramp, please

RAMP EQUIPMENT
RFID solution for New Doha; Jettainer contract extended; The Continental view;

RAMP FORUM
An act of God In Nigeria; Body of evidence found incriminating; Massage sends out the wrong message; Looking after number one?