WFS to open major pharma-ready cargo terminal at Lyon in 2026
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is taking a 20-year lease on a new air cargo terminal in the CargoPort area of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), which serves the world’s leading vaccine-producing region, due to open in summer 2026. On the 5.2-hectare Aéroport de Lyon DC1 site, and covering an area of 25,313m², the new WFS […]
WFS achieves Cargo iQ quality certification across its Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia region
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has achieved Cargo iQ’s quality standards certification for its air cargo handling operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA). The accreditation covers some 50 major airport stations in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, and the United […]
WFS expands at Schiphol with Menzies Cargo Acquisition
Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS), a SATS company, has completed its acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., part of Menzies Aviation’s General Cargo Handling Operations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), the main international airport in the Netherlands. The purchase, signed in August 2024, closed on 31 January 2025, following the completion of the […]
WFS wins historic SAS Cargo Handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a long-term contract to become SAS Cargo’s handling partner at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, one of the airline’s main Scandinavian hubs. The contract, which starts on 24 February 2025, follows a thorough selection process by SAS Cargo, and marks the first time the airline has […]
WFS introduces Biofuel to reduce GSE carbon emissions by 80 percent
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from its ground support equipment (GSE) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by replacing conventional fuel with Biofuel. Starting this month, Biofuel will power WFS GSE such as tow trucks, self-propelled aircraft stairs, ground power units, loaders, […]
WFS to acquire Menzies World Cargo
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) Holland will purchase Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) as it looks to expand its presence at Schiphol Airport. The SATS Group-owned cargo handler said that its operation at Schiphol was close to capacity and the deal would bring extra warehouse space to enable it to capitalise on its “strong local customer relations […]
WFS and Singapore Airlines extend cargo handling partnership for launch of new flights to London Gatwick Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium. READ: WESTJET CARGO JOINS CARGO.ONE In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with WFS at London Heathrow and […]
WFS wins IATA’s ‘Best Performance Award’ for European Dangerous Goods training
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been honoured with the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) Center ‘Best Performance Award’ for its global employee training programme IATA’s CBTA Center programme is a global certification initiative that recognises organisations for meeting aviation training requirements using a competency-based […]
Bangkok joins WFS’ growing international network of certified pharma handling facilities
Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), the joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its dedicated pharma handling facility at the city’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. This award takes the number of GDP or IATA CEIV Pharma certified facilities available to […]
Air China Cargo signs 3-year contract with WFS for cargo handling in Los Angeles
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will handle over 20,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Air China Cargo in Los Angeles under a new three-year contract. WFS is providing ramp and warehouse handling services for the airline’s Boeing 777 and Boeing 747-400 freighter flights at the US west coast airport […]
Lean Six Sigma programme inspires business improvements
The launch of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) program by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, in North America is identifying opportunities to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction, while helping employees from across the business achieve an internationally recognised management certification. WFS currently has 10 […]
IATA awards ISAGO safety accreditation to WFS at London Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation for its cargo handling operations at London Heathrow Airport following an independent audit of its operational management and control systems in accordance with the best standards and practices for ground safety. Heathrow is […]
WFS becomes first air cargo handler to implement Cind’s ContourSpect 3D modelling software for 100% ‘fit to fly’ unit load devices
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will deploy Cind’s ContourSpect 3D modelling software at selected stations across its Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) network following a successful Proof of Concept (POC) in its cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport. WFS is Cind’s launch partner for ContourSpect in the cargo handling […]
Connecting East and West through collaboration
An airline, a ground handling company and one of China’s largest eCommerce players have created a tripartite working arrangement that is claimed is a “testament to progress” and the changing nature of e-Commerce shipments between China and Western Europe. Senior executives from Saudia Cargo, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of […]
Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, and WFS/SATS increase strategic collaboration
With the growth of online shopping on a global scale, the need for efficient and innovative e-commerce logistics solutions is paramount. In response, Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group) have announced today that the three parties will reinforce and increase their collaboration with a determination to optimize […]
WFS to grow capacity at New York JFK by 20% in Q1 2025
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of SATS Group, will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a new 346,000 sq.ft. terminal incorporating advanced technology and sustainability solutions. New York JFK is one of WFS’ biggest international cargo stations. WFS already […]
Etihad Cargo appoints WFS as US-wide cargo handling agent
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, as the carrier’s US cargo handling partner to enhance its capabilities in the region. Etihad Cargo has expanded its network with WFS to incorporate all the carrier’s stations in the US. From 3 […]
SATS appoints leaders to spearhead global corporate functions
The SATS Ltd. Group has announced the appointment of seven leaders to spearhead our new global corporate functions. These appointments mark a significant step in their journey, since WFS became a member of SATS, towards a harmonised and integrated global group, fostering efficiency and collaboration across regions and business units. The new appointments are as […]
WFS partners with Linde and CHAMP Cargosystems
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has commenced a proof-of-concept trial using Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in its cargo terminal at Barcelona Airport in its latest initiative to explore the productivity and operational excellence gains of automated solutions. The trial of Linde AGV forklift trucks will last for seven months and, […]
WFS celebrates success in India
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group, has signed handling contracts with 20 global airlines since opening its first cargo terminal in India at the end of May. The world’s largest air cargo handler has commenced a 15-year license to operate an international cargo handing operation at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) […]
WFS invests in fifth, new-build cargo terminal in Madrid to provide growth capacity
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of The SATS Group, is to open a fifth cargo handling terminal at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport to provide additional growth capacity and secure its position as Madrid’s largest independent handling provider. Construction of the new 6,500m₂ terminal has now commenced and WFS aims to begin operations from the […]
WFS rolls out new dock management system to reduce truck waiting times in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group, has begun rolling out a new Dock Management System in North America, which has already reduced truck waiting times at its operations in New York JFK by more than 20%. The solution is another feature of WFS’ in-house developed ePic Enterprise Solution, which is now […]
WFS boosts capacity at Chicago O’Hare with 15-year lease on new cargo terminal
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has increased its cargo capacity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport by more than 10% to over 310 million kilos a year with the opening of a further cargo terminal. As global leaders in the aviation industry, this latest investment aligns with SATS Group’s and WFS’ […]
WFS opens air cargo terminal in India’s Bengaluru Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Member of the SATS Group, has opened its air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (“BLR Airport”) in India. WFS was awarded the 15-year licence to operate the international cargo terminal and cold chain facility in June 2022 by way of a partnership with Bengaluru […]
WFS and DSV extend growing global partnership with new European gateway contract in Liege
DSV has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a long-term European Gateway cargo handling contract in Liege, Belgium, extending their growing global partnership. This latest agreement between the two companies reflects WFS’ diversifying role at the centre of the air logistics supply chain. WFS, a Member of the SATS Group and the world’s largest cargo handler, […]
SATS completes acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services
SATS has announced it has completed its acquisition of global air cargo logistics provider Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for €1.3 billion (equivalent to approximately S$1.8 billion) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management (“Cerberus”), representing an enterprise value of €2,250 million as previously announced. The acquisition received an overwhelming support of 96.8% approval from SATS’ […]
WFS and Aena launch trial of automated guided vehicles for cargo transportation at Barcelona Airport
A proof-of-concept trial for autonomous vehicles to move cargo between the warehouse and apron has commenced at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport as part of an innovation project between partners, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Aena, the main airport operator, with 46 airports and 2 heliports in Spain. The project is aligned with […]
WFS grows partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo in North America
Qatar Airways Cargo is extending its global partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with the awarding of a new three-year cargo and freighter ramp handling contract at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the agreement, WFS is initially providing cargo services in support of 11 Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 passenger services a week […]
Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Services
Saudia Cargo has officially awarded a landmark multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Service (WFS), which significantly extends cargo handling services across major key airport gateways in Europe and the United States of America. The contract was formally signed by Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudi Cargo, and John Batten Executive Vice President of EMEAA at WFS, […]
WFS welcomes China Eastern in Liege with new contract to handle B777 cargo flights
China Eastern Airlines has extended its cargo partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with a new contract to handle Boeing 777 cargo-only flights in Liege. The new three-year agreement between the companies will see WFS handling a forecasted 32,000 tonnes of cargo per annum carried onboard up to nine B777 flights a week into the […]
