Re-seller agreements confirmed
Aerospace Resources and its Libyan joint venture partners SAS International Holdings recently announced the signing of two re-seller agreements for aircraft ground support equipment.
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New GSE combination aims at greater efficiency
In a challenging economic environment, businesses are looking for solutions to a highly competitive market.
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Copenhagen BHS to be expanded
Siemens Mobility and Logistics has been awarded a contract by Copenhagen Airports, owner and operator of Copenhagen airport, to expand the airport’s existing baggage handling system.
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In Brief

• In August, VISEON Bus and the China Youngman Automobile Group signed an agreement governing the participation of the Chinese automobile and commercial vehicle group in the German bus manufacturer ’s business. This was announced by the management of the two companies in a joint statement. By this, the new shareholder Youngman acquires a majority stake in VISEON Bus and, together with the existing shareholders, will participate in a capital increase.
• Continental Tyre has announced the formation of a strategic supplier partnership with Aircraft Service International Group. It is now in full force at 109 ASIG and Signature Flight Support locations around the US, all of which are supplied with Continental Tyre products. This has strengthened its market position in the Americas: and Continental is now seeking a good return on investment for its increased sales forces there.
• Singapore-based Aeromobiles has won the Prominent category at this year’s SME One Asia Awards.
• The Cavotec global engineering group has won a major order for advanced ground support equipment at Memphis International. Cavotec is to supply fuel hydrant pits, vault access covers and valve isolation chambers for aircraft stands at the airport. The project is divided into five separate phases, and Cavotec will deliver its element of the order throughout the year.
• Vanderlande Industries has secured an order to supply the new baggage handling system for the renovation of passenger Terminal T2 at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport in Brazil, which is managed by Empresa Brasileira de Infrastrutura Aeroportuária. The new system is part of the airport’s extensive development and renovation plans in preparation for the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Vanderlande Industries won the tender auction for €24.6m, together with the Brazilian company Tecnenge. Separately, Vanderlande Industries has been awarded the contract to deliver the baggage handling system for Hanoi International airport’s new Terminal 2 in Vietnam.

Temperature control agreement ratified
CSafe (a joint venture between AmSafe and AcuTemp Thermal Systems) and IAG Cargo, the single business of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, have announced the signing of a Master Lease Agreement.
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Philippine Airlines on a buying spree
In line with its huge fleet overhaul plan, Philippine Airlines has signed a US$7bn deal with Airbus.
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Air Astana chooses Hactl
Air Astana, the national airline of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) as the cargo ground handler for its newly-launched flights to Hong Kong.
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Dallas and Korea cargo business gets underway
Just before we went to press it was confirmed that Asiana Airlines had started up a cargo service between Texas and Korea.
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In brief

• Thanks to strong intra-regional trade, Togo-based AfricaWest Cargo is looking to serve up to ten new African destinations in the near future. Moreover, AfricaWest Cargo has been studying the Far East for growth prospects in the hope of better improving existing Africa/China trade routes.
• UPS has decided to extend its offer period for its intended acquisition of the Dutch delivery company TNT Express. A new date of November 9 was mooted but this has since been found to be unworkable. The company now says that it does not expect to close its €5.16bn acquisition until early 2013: this has been because of an extension of the European Union’s review.



GHI EVENT UPDATE




The 14th Annual Ground Handling International Conference
Ground Handling International will be holding its 14th annual Ground Handling International conference over 26-29 November 2012.
For 2012 we have chosen the dynamic city of Milan. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart and is fed by three international airports and over 100 airlines, making it a very accessible venue.
Delegates can look forward to two days of carefully selected papers delivered by industry experts, the annual Ramp Safety Awards ceremony and, for ground handlers and airlines, the opportunity to have arranged private one-to-one meetings to discuss contracts and future business opportunities to maximise the time spent out of the office. So make sure you are part of this unique international annual gathering of senior airport, airline and ground handling executives. 
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For our 2013 Asian Conference we have chosen the Philippines. The venue, that of the luxurious Mactan Resort and Spa, is sited in Lapu Lapu City on the exotic island of Mactan, which is very close to Cebu and linked by two bridges. The hotel itself offers a wide range of activities to its guests, including racquet sports, yoga, cookery and golf. Originally a Muslim settlement, the island was colonised by the Spanish back in the 1500s. Today, this densely populated island is home to a wealth of flora and fauna that is sure to delight any visitor. Basically a coral island, Mactan provides ample opportunities for water sports and is an ideally situated base for any delegates wishing to further explore the beautiful Philippine archipelago.
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