IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 to Focus on Sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations. Icelandair will host IGHC in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 7-9 May 2024, with discussions focusing on achieving the industry’s net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 goal, talent retention and development, […]
LATAM dejará de emitir 114 toneladas de CO2 al año en el Aeropuerto Internacional BH: Primera aerolínea de Brasil en utilizar energía eléctrica en operaciones terrestres
LATAM se convierte en la primera aerolínea de Brasil en utilizar 100% energía eléctrica en sus operaciones terrestres. Desde ayer martes, la operación de Ground Handling de al menos el 50% de los vuelos de la compañía en Belo Horizonte/Confins (el equivalente a 10 vuelos diarios en la actualidad) será realizada íntegramente por equipos propulsados […]
Ground Handling Makes Progress Towards Standardization, Boosting Safety and Efficiency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardization of ground handling processes around the world. This is particularly important for the rapid build-up of operations as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. “IGOM and ISAGO complement each […]
Reforms Needed to Attract / Retain Ground Handling Talent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector. Thousands of ground handling staff left the aviation industry during the pandemic. Now as aviation ramps up, the severe shortage of skilled ground handlers is shedding light on the need […]
IATA Launches New Ground Operations Portal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with IGOM as the primary reference, airlines and […]
Swissport acquires Aruba’s AGS Aviation Ground Services
Swissport has finalised the acquisition of AGS Aviation Ground Services in Aruba and its ground handling operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport). The new ground handling services in Aruba is an expansion of Swissport’s existing operations at Aruba Airport, where the Swiss services provider currently maintains an air cargo warehouse that was established […]
Ground Handling Priorities Post Pandemic: Tackling Labor Shortages, Safety, Modernization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is focusing on standards, digitalization and addressing the “There will be challenges as ground handling operations ramp up to meet growing demand as the aviation industry’s recovery from COVID-19 progresses. Overcoming labor shortages, ensuring safety with strict adherence to global standards and digitalization and modernization will be critical to […]
Aseguran correcto manejo de productos farmacéuticos
Aerocharter se convirtió en la única empresa mexicana de Ground Handling en México en recibir la certificación del Centro de Excelencia para Validadores Independientes en Logística Farmacéutica (CEIV Pharma, por sus siglas en inglés), otorgada por la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA), con la que busca ofrecer a sus clientes un servicio diferenciado en […]
Setor de ground handling faz acordo para evitar demissões
O Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Prestadoras de Serviços Auxiliares de Transporte Aéreo (Sineata) firmou um acordo com os sindicatos dos trabalhadores da categoria com medidas emergenciais para mitigar os impactos sofridos no setor aéreo. O objetivo principal é manter os empregos dos trabalhadores que prestam serviços em solo nos aeroportos do País e atenuar os […]
Orbital/WFS é a empresa escolhida pela Latam para assumir os serviços de ground handling
Nos aeroportos de Guarulhos e Rio de Janeiro (Galeão). O novo contrato acrescentará aproximadamente 1.500 novos postos de trabalho e a empresa, com presença em diversos países, será responsável pela gestão de mais de 4 mil voos por mês para a Latam. A partir da primeira semana de setembro, as operações em solo (ground handling) […]
