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June 2009
Vol. 14 Issue 3

WORLD ANALYSIS: LATIN AMERICA
Has it been a good year for those who work in Latin America and the peripheral region? Or have they, too, felt the burden of oil prices and dwindling passenger numbers?

INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
Jon Conway, divisional Senior Vice-President Dnata Airport Operations, talks to Ground Handling International about life in the Middle East.

FACTORY VISIT
We live in enlightened times – which was one reason for the development of a ramp aid designed to improve workers’ health. Alwyn Brice reports from Denmark.

PRM HANDLING
Life for the travelling PRM in Europe is now better than at any time in the past – isn’t it?

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
Blue sky thinking is giving way to green ground thinking at many airports around the world today. But who’s doing what? and how far have things progressed?

RAMP COMMUNICATIONS
Ian Carr, Managing Director of radio communications specialist Team Simoco, explains why effective communications lie at the heart of any airport’s success, bringing together everything from security to baggage handling to maximise operational efficiency.

PASSENGER HANDLING
There’s a new wave apparent within the aviation industry when it comes to the subject of passenger processing. it’s cutting edge - and it’s here to stay.

GSE ACQUISITION
In view of the recession, is now the right time for handlers to be thinking more about renting GSE, rather than buying new?

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REGULARS

GHI NEWS
On time service reaps rewards; Dark days for Swissport; New Scandinavian contract secured; Safety initiatives to the fore; In tune… despite the recession; Light at the end of the tunnel?;

LEGAL COLUMN
Has the PRM issue been settled to the satisfaction of all parties concerned? Maria Viegas has her doubts.

IT NEWS
Successful DCS migration; Admirable project from Rostima; ARINC expanding in the Far East; Better response from new tag; SITA Communications: Czech in; The wonder of WAN

CARGO NEWS
Impressive cargo performance at Lufthansa; Dedicated German sales Agency for ECS; IT upgrade for Royal Jordanian; SkyCargo tops latest survey; AirBridgeCargo wins its wings;
BAWC appoints Danish sale agent; Lufthansa in African venture; Tampo Cargo signs historic agreement with BAWC.

CATERING, LOUNGE & PRM NEWS
Gate goes Scandinavian; Catering reaches a new high;

PEOPLE & CONTRACTS
Moves and signings.

IAGSA COLUMN
Clay Tyeryar, MAM, CAE, Executive Director, International Aviation Ground Support Association, on the value of the association.

RAMP SAFETY BRIEFING
More words of wisdom

THE GREEN PAGES
Green machine meeting in Florida; All-electric UK bus looking for access to the airport market; Lufthansa Cargo and Jettainer launch lightweight containers;

IATA COLUMN
Iata’s new initiative is aimed at putting passengers firmly in control, whilst making industry savings of up to uS$1.6bn.

RAMP EQUIPMENT
Distribution agreement signed; Cheaper fuel becoming a reality?; More underground innovation; Baggage system: a focussed approach.

RAMP FORUM
A new twist on travelling light...